HC Deb 23 February 1984 vol 54 c585W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) whether smaller rubber bullets of the type used in Switzerland and in service in Germany have been evaluated or tested as possible riot control weapons for issue to the police;

(2) whether instant banana peel has been evaluated or tested as a possible riot control weapon for issue to the police;

(3) whether foam has been evaluated or tested as a possible riot control weapon for issue to the police.

Mr. Hurd

Information about such devices has been considered: none has been tested on behalf of the police in England and Wales.