§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department which training centres currently train police officers in the use of riot control equipment, including the use of plastic bullets; in which year such training began; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawSince 1 January 1984, all police recruits in England and Wales have received basic familiarisation with protective equipment as part of their initial course at Home Office district training centres.
The training centres run by police forces themselves and the training they provide are operational matters for chief officers of police.