Rejected petition Mandatory Drug Testing for all government ministers

Government ministers hold positions of immense responsibility and power. Decisions made in our government have far-reaching effects on the lives of millions of people. Testing for drug use among ministers can help ensure that they are making decisions in a clear, sober frame of mind.

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Agree to allow the police to carry out Random drug tests on all government ministers.

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Introduce random alcohol & drug testing within the House of Commons
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/714495

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Date submitted 12 May 2025
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