§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police forces in England and Wales have undertaken trials of the extending baton; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanTwelve forces in England and Wales conducted trials of the expandable side-handled baton between 1 March and 31 May. Six forces have trialled other types of expandable baton. I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. and learned Friend's reply oil 23 November,Official Report, column 158–9.