HC Deb 21 July 1930 vol 241 c1722
10. Mr. RAMSAY

asked the Secretary of State for India if he is aware that in order to repel or withstand mob attacks the police use lathis or bludgeons in many cases; and whether he is prepared to recommend the use of water, tear gas, and other such harmless but effective means of maintaining law and order?

Mr. BENN

As I stated in answer to an earlier question, the Government have decided against the use of tear gas.