§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what proposals he has for random testing in the workplace for(a) alcohol and (b) drugs; and in respect of which workplaces. [56498]
§ Dr. Jack CunninghamThe Government have no proposals to require random testing in the workplace for alcohol or drugs. The Government encourage individual employers to act in accordance with guidance issued by the Health and Safety Executive: "Drug Misuse at Work", issued earlier this year and "Don't Mix it" issued in 1996. I am placing copies in the library of the House.