HC Deb 22 April 1985 vol 77 c311W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has had any discussions with chief constables about the degree of retaliation by police to peaceful demonstrations at Royal Air Force bases; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

No. Chief constables are well aware that police officers must not use force unless it is absolutely necessary to do so.