Request ID: FOI-0961-2324 Date published: 19 July 2023
You asked
-How many workers on the Crossrail project failed alcohol tests during the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22?
-How many of those were dismissed from employment?
-How many were otherwise barred from working on Crossrail again?
-How many referrals were made to the police by Crossrail regarding drunk workers in the period?
-How many workers on Crossrail failed drugs tests during the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22?
-How many of those were dismissed from employment?
-How many were otherwise barred from working on Crossrail again?
-How many referrals were made to the police by Crossrail regarding workers on drugs in the period?
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-0961-2324
Thank you for your request received on 30 June 2023 asking for information about alcohol and drug tests for Crossrail employees.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we do hold the information you require. You asked:
• How many workers on the Crossrail project failed alcohol tests during the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22? • How many of those were dismissed from employment? • How many were otherwise barred from working on Crossrail again?
None.
• How many referrals were made to the police by Crossrail regarding drunk workers in the period?
None.
• How many workers on Crossrail failed drugs tests during the financial years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21 and 2021/22? • How many of those were dismissed from employment? None • How many were otherwise barred from working on Crossrail again? None
None.
• How many referrals were made to the police by Crossrail regarding workers on drugs in the period?
None. Please note that the above information relates to Crossrail Limited (directly employed or agency temp staff) only.
If this is not the information you are looking for please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
