Petition · past parliament · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons

Introduce mandatory drug and alcohol testing for MPs.

Closed 4,012 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce mandatory drug and alcohol testing for MPs before they take part in debates or votes. The limits should be the same as for drink/drug driving.
I believe the Houses of Parliament should follow best business practices to minimise alcohol consumption while MPs are at work. The consumption of alcohol (and drugs) impairs judgement and this is not what you want in people who frame the laws of the country.

Timeline

11 Jul 2022 Petition opened for signatures
25 Jan 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,012
Status Closed
Department Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
Opened 11 Jul 2022
Closed 25 Jan 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.