HC Deb 11 June 1990 vol 174 c23W
Mr. Dunn

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice he has issued regarding the holding of weaponry and live ammunition at schools maintained by local education authorities; if he will indicate his policy on this matter; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Straw

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what advice his Department gives schools as to the storage of live ammunition on their premises.

Mr. MacGregor

None. Local education authorities are guided in these matters by guidelines issued by the Police Department on regulations issued by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence.