§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy regarding the use of police dogs in demonstrations; and what guidance has been given by his Department regarding the use of police dogs in demonstrations.
§ Mr. MayhewThe use of police dogs is a matter within the operational discretion of chief officers of police. Some guidance is contained in the Home Office consolidated circular to the police on crime and kindred matters, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.