HC Deb 10 May 1984 vol 59 c429W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the types of equipment available to the Metropolitan Police for the purpose of controlling street riots.

Mr. Hurd

The Commissioner informs me that, in addition to equipment held for normal policing purposes, the Metropolitan Police hold stocks of the following public order equipment:

  • Crowd control barriers
  • Warning barriers
  • Long and short protective shields
  • Plastic baton round dischargers and rounds
  • CS launchers and cartridges
  • Protected vehicles