HC Deb 06 December 1977 vol 940 c613W
Dr. Glyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will investigate the source of supply of military-type smoke canisters used by demonstrators at the recent riots which occurred at Lewisham.

Dr. Summerskill

Police inquiries following the disorders at Lewisham on 13th August have not revealed the source of supply of the smoke bombs thrown. The police have no information to suggest that military type canisters were used.