Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Monday, 23 July 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Air Force: Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) drug and (b) alcohol testing rules are for RAF pilots.
- Answer
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The general requirement for all RAF personnel to be fit for duty is underpinned by the Service Offence of Unfitness or Misconduct through Alcohol and Drugs as set out in Section 20 of the Armed Forces Act 2006, as amended by the Armed Forces Act 2011.
RAF pilots are subject to the same drug and alcohol testing rules as all other RAF personnel with the addition of lower prescribed alcohol limits.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 164893
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Air force Crew Drugs Misuse Testing
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