Written question asked by Jim Dickson (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.
Driving under Influence: Testing
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the annual cost of evidential drink-driving testing to the police budget from (a) blood and (b) urine tests.
- Answer
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The Government’s Road Safety Strategy launched in January 2026, includes a consultation on a range of motoring offences including the drink and drug driving testing framework. The government will continue to support the police to ensure they have the tools needed to keep road users safe.
The Home Office does not hold information on the annual and individual costs of evidential drink-driving tests for the police.
Total funding to police forces in 2026-27 will be up, to £18.4 billion, an increase of £796 million compared to the 2025-26 police funding settlement. It is for PCCs and Chief Constables to determine how to allocate this funding to best support operational requirements.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117141
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Costs Driving under influence Police Testing
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2026-03-05 16:29:37 +0000
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