HC Deb 16 October 1975 vol 897 cc759-60W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish in the Official Report, or alternatively place in the House of Commons Library, a copy of instructions issued to police concerning the use of police dogs.

Dr. Summerskill

The use of police dogs is a matter within the operational discretion of chief officers of police, but guidance is contained in the Home Office Consolidated Circular to the Police on Crime and Kindred Matters, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.