Written question asked by Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 16 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 January 2026. It was answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Driving under Influence: Drugs
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government, with regard to the Road Safety Strategy, published on 7 January, whether they will consider the misuse of nitrous oxide gas as part of the planned work for drug driving evidence collection.
- Answer
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Alongside the Road Safety Strategy, the Department for Transport has published a consultation on motoring offences, including drink and drug driving and the evidence used to support enforcement. The consultation provides an opportunity for stakeholders to submit their views on issues such as nitrous oxide misuse and detection challenges, and we will consider all evidence received before taking decisions.
We will continue to work with partners across Government and operational stakeholders as this work develops.
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- HL13664
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- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Drugs Driving under influence Misuse Nitrous oxide
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