HC Deb 15 May 1980 vol 984 c642W
Mr. Dobson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set out the procedure by which the Armed Services may be asked to give aid to the civil power; and under whose authority such requests must be made.

Mr. Whitelaw

A request for military aid to the civil power is made by the chief officer of police and the response approved by Ministers.