§ Rachel SquireTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the follow-up studies into the long-term effects on persons sprayed with CS spray have been commissioned; what the specification for these will be; and if the studies will look at susceptible groups including those being treated with neuroleptic drugs. [77691]
§ Mr. Denham[holding answer 4 November 2002]The follow-up studies into the longer-term effects on persons sprayed with CS spray commenced in February 2002.
The specification for the study is to evaluate the longer-term medical effects of CS spray, if any, and to produce a report detailing the findings. The study will include susceptible groups and those being treated with neuroleptic medication.