§ Mr. Alfred Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether Her Majesty's Government have given consideration to the motion approved by the European Parliament on banning the use of plastic bullets; what action has been taken or is to be taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RifkindThe Government have taken note of the concern expressed by Members of the European Parliament and of the resolutions, although the latter are not binding. Policy on the use of plastic baton rounds is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.