§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent communications his Department has had with police authorities about the use of plastic bullets.
§ Mr. Giles ShawHome Office officials have had discussions with the chairmen of the Greater Manchester, West Midlands, South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire police authorities, and with representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities and the Association of County Councils; and we have corresponded with the chairman of the West Midlands police authority. My right hon. Friend has met representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Authorities to discuss the availability of plastic baton rounds and other topics.