HC Deb 21 June 1999 vol 333 c266W
Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance he has issued to chief constables concerning the use of police helicopters over built-up areas during the hours of darkness. [87345]

Mr. Boateng

None. Regulations covering the use of police helicopters are set out in the Police Air Operations Manual (POAM) issued by the Civil Aviation Authority.