§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) if he will publish in the Official Report a list of the types of firearms and equipment used by police forces in England and Wales in pursuing suspects whom they believe to be armed;
(2) whether he has issued guidelines to the chief officers of police in England and Wales about the types of arms and equipment which may be used by police officers pursuing suspects whom they believe to be armed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MayhewPolice forces in England and Wales are not required to notify the Home Office of firearms or equipment used, as this is a matter for individual chief officers. Guidance is given to the police by the Home Office and Association of Chief Police Officers jointly as to the types of firearms and equipment recommended.