Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 July 2003. It was answered by Ivor Caplin (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the extent of the supply and use of illicit drugs at Deepcut barracks over the last five years; how many personnel were tested; how many tests proved positive; what disciplinary action resulted; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures and ref to 11 July 2003, 408 c1030W.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the extent of the supply and use of illicit drugs at Deepcut barracks over the last five years; how many personnel were tested; how many tests proved positive; what disciplinary action resulted; and if he will make a statement. [125559] Mr. Caplin: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 11 July 2003, Official Report, column 1030W. Of the 24 individuals who tested positive (two tested twice on different occasions), one has been retained in Service, 14 have been administratively discharged for drug offences and nine administratively discharged for other reasons.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 125559; 409 c401W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Armed forces Drugs Misuse Testing Deepcut Barracks
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk