HC Deb 23 January 1986 vol 90 c266W
44. Mr. Wallace

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions have taken place with chief constables concerning the purchase, storage and use of riot control equipment.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The Department's officials and Her Majesty's inspectors of constabulary are in regular contact with chief officers of police in England and Wales about equipment for use in situations of serious public disorder.