Armed Forces: Compulsory Drug Testing Results (Hansard, 3 March 2004)

HL Deb 03 March 2004 vol 658 cc104-5WA 104WA

§ Lord Astor of Hever
asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many servicemen or women were required to leave the armed services for failing compulsory drug tests over the past five years. [HL1442]

§ Lord Bach
The number of service personnel who were discharged from the Armed Forces over the last five calendar years for failing a compulsory drugs test is as follows:
105WA

Year The Naval Service The Army The RAF

2003 ¹48 406 ²19

2002 38 350 11

2001 47 540 15

2000 46 480 8

1999 30 255 7

¹ One sailor who tested positive in 2003 is awaiting a decision on discharge.

² Five RAF personnel who tested positive in 2003 are awaiting a decision on discharge.

Year	The Naval Service	The Army	The RAF
2003	¹48	406	²19
2002	38	350	11
2001	47	540	15
2000	46	480	8
1999	30	255	7
¹ One sailor who tested positive in 2003 is awaiting a decision on discharge.
² Five RAF personnel who tested positive in 2003 are awaiting a decision on discharge.