House of Lords written question – answered at on 25 April 2007.
Lord Garden
Spokesperson in the Lords, Defence
asked Her Majesty's Government:
Of those military personnel who tested positive for illegal drugs in 2006, how many have subsequently been required to leave the Armed Forces.
Lord Drayson
Minister of State, Ministry of Defence, Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Defence Equipment and Support)
Of the total of 844 military personnel who tested positive in 2006, 782 (92.7 per cent) have left the Armed Forces or are in the process of being discharged.
Yes1 person thinks so
No2 people think not
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