§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which senior officer has been designated as officer in charge of the use of baton rounds in the Metropolitan police area; and how many police officers in London have been trained in their use.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe senior officer in charge of the use of plastic baton rounds in the Metropolitan police district is the Deputy Assistant Commissioner (Operations) in "A" Department (Administration and Operations). Forty firearms instructors and 46 other officers are at present trained in the use of plastic baton rounds.