§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with Greater Manchester police concerning the decision of Greater Manchester police to place a permanently mobilised group of armed police officers in Moss Side, Manchester.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNone. The posting and deployment of authorised firearms officers, like all other officers, is an operational matter for the chief constable.
§ Mr. Tony LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines he issues to police forces in England about the issuing and use of firearms by police officers.
§ Mr. Peter LloydA copy of the Home Office guidelines which were issued to chief officers of police in March 1983 on the issue and use of firearms is in the Library.