Edited by tumpanglalu74 at 6-12-2021 03:21 PM
A bathroom close to the private offices of Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel were among those where signs of illegal drug use were discovered by the Sunday Times.
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle said he would notify police after the discovery in toilets in the Palace building itself and the adjoining Portcullis House, where many MPs have their offices.
Tory MP Charles Walker, who chairs the Commons Administration Committee, told the paper: 'The House of Commons has a long history of using sniffer dogs to detect explosives. It may be that we now need to broaden the range of sniffer dogs . . . to include those which can detect drugs.'
It comes as the Prime Minister unveils a new clampdown on 'lifestyle' drug use, threatening to confiscate the passports and driving licences of middle class users.
The places tested with drug wipes in the sweep are only accessible to those with a parliamentary pass, or visitors allowed in who have to be accompanied around the building by the person they are meeting. |