HC Deb 27 May 1982 vol 24 c417W
Mr. Ron Brown (Leith)

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has received representations from the Scottish Police Federation supporting the use of plastic bullets for crowd control; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Allan Stewart

My right hon. Friend has not received such representations. Guidelines were, however, issued to the police in Scotland last year covering the use of baton rounds as a last resort for dealing with serious public disorder.