We are very keen that the Government’s attempt to have a proper plan should work. The Minister knows that the staff are working under shortages of numbers and terrible shortages of finance. The Government go on and on about promised increased finance. According to the Health Foundation, funding for the...

We are very keen that the Government’s attempt to have a proper plan should work. The Minister knows that the staff are working under shortages of numbers and terrible shortages of finance. The Government go on and on about promised increased finance. According to the Health Foundation, funding for the...

How many drug tests have been carried out by his Department on the Army since the testing scheme was introduced; how many soldiers have been tested for drugs in this period; how many have failed the drug tests; and if he will provide a breakdown by regiment. - List given.

How many drug tests have been carried out by his Department on the Army since the testing scheme was introduced; how many soldiers have been tested for drugs in this period; how many have failed the drug tests; and if he will provide a breakdown by regiment. - List given.

When a drugs test was last carried out on the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; how many soldiers were tested; how many (a) officers and (b) other ranks failed the test; what actions have been taken against those failing.

When a drugs test was last carried out on the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders; how many soldiers were tested; how many (a) officers and (b) other ranks failed the test; what actions have been taken against those failing.

How many members of the Army have taken part in compulsory drug tests; how many of these were positive drug tests and what has happened to these people; if individuals or units are selected for compulsory drug tests; which units have had compulsory drug tests; and how people are selected...

How many members of the Army have taken part in compulsory drug tests; how many of these were positive drug tests and what has happened to these people; if individuals or units are selected for compulsory drug tests; which units have had compulsory drug tests; and how people are selected...

What is his policy relating to the deployment of service personnel on sentry duty who are under investigation regarding (a) possible crimes of violence and (b) possible drugs related offences; and what is MOD policy relating to provision of weapons for service personnel on sentry duty.

What is his policy relating to the deployment of service personnel on sentry duty who are under investigation regarding (a) possible crimes of violence and (b) possible drugs related offences; and what is MOD policy relating to provision of weapons for service personnel on sentry duty.