When the Armed Forces Bill Committee considered this point three or four years ago, we were advised—if my memory is correct—that the equivalent of two infantry battalions are discharged each year for testing positive. Under those circumstances, does the hon. Gentleman accept that the checking is an important requirement?
Armed Forces Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Bob Russell
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 10 January 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Armed Forces Bill.
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