49%
Yes
51%
No
38%
Yes
40%
No
8%
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive
6%
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse
2%
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians
4%
No, this is a waste of time and money
2%
Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive

Historical Results

See how support for each position on “Welfare Drug Testing” has changed over time for 109k UK voters.

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Historical Importance

See how importance of “Welfare Drug Testing” has changed over time for 109k UK voters.

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.

 @93XYTVSanswered…2yrs2Y

No, only if they have a history of drug abuse and should be offered help or treatment to get them off drugs.

 @9LG823Banswered…1wk1W

Only if their is evidence of criminality or drug addiction, and if positive they should be provided with free treatment

 @9L6VY7Nanswered…3wks3W

I think that welfare should be done with vouchers instead of money so they are spent on things actually needed instead of drugs or alcohol.

 @9D2TB3Sanswered…9mos9MO

Yes, but only for those claiming benefits where they are expected to be looking for work. If positive, they should have to attend support and treatment program, then sanctioned for non-compliance. Should not be allowed to claim disability benefits for drug abuse related health conditions.

 @9CP2FCQanswered…9mos9MO

Yes and no, neutral stance, depends on why and the circumstances or severity of circumstances. Anyone struggling with mental/physical health and or addiction issues, or general testing positive should also be given proper and further/better help, resources, support, rehabilitation, and it should be further/better safeguarded too, and still a choice, the same goes for overall health or things like misusing benefits, whether someone works or not, everyone should be able to get tests by choice or if mandatory especially. All tests should have safeguarding and restrictions, and still respect righ…  Read more