Hon Bill English
National Party Education Spokesman

7 July 2006

Bill English on drug testing in schools

National’s Education spokesman, Bill English, says he supports principals and boards of trustees who choose to use drug testing in their schools.

“These schools are making an effort to deal with a serious social issue – National backs them in this, and parents and communities should too.

“They are facing their responsibility and sending a clear message that they will not tolerate drugs.

“Many schools take drugs more seriously than some parents. Schools can't be expected to do it all on their own and I hope their stand on drug testing will encourage more schools and parents to do the same,” says Mr English.

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