§ 60. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department by what authority the issue of arms is permitted in the Metropolitan area to police who need to carry them for self defence.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsDirections for the issue when necessary of weapons and ammunition are given by the superintendent in charge of the sub-division.
§ 64. Mr. Crowderasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will consider issuing members of the Flying Squad with bullet-proof waistcoats.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe Metropolitan Police already have some bullet-proof vests for issue to officers undertaking duties thought likely to involve special danger.