HC Deb 19 October 1982 vol 29 cc71-2W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he intends holding a public inquiry into the manner in which CS gas projectiles were used on the night on 6 July 1981 in Liverpool.

Mr. Whitelaw:

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to a question by the hon. Member for Liverpool Scotland Exchange (Mr. Parry) on 27 July this year.—[Vol. 28,c.446.]

Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received from the Liverpool city council concerning the use of CS gas during the Toxteth disturbances in July 1981; what reply he has sent; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Whitelaw:

I have received no such representations.

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