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<p> </p><p>The Government published the summary of responses to the consultations
on its proposed drugs and limits to be specified in regulations on 27 March 2014,
which is available in the libraries of the House and at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drug-driving-proposed-regulations"
target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/consultations/drug-driving-proposed-regulations</a></p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Government's proposals on the limits for those drugs most
associated with medical use were based upon scientific and medical advice and were
supported in the public consultation. There are therefore no plans to review the limits
and Parliament will shortly have the opportunity to debate the regulations.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The summary sets out the issues raised in the consultation
and the action Government proposes to take including the education of healthcare professionals.
Guidance to healthcare professionals was published on 3<sup>rd</sup> July 2014 after
consulting with the medical colleges and is available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/drug-driving"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/drug-driving</a></p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is for the police to amend their procedures to take account
of the new drug driving legislation.</p><p> </p>
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