§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer on 9 February,Official Report, column 384, if police forces are required to inform any Government Department if they possess, or intend to possess, electric shock equipment.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerThe Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis would be required to obtain the Secretary of State's approval to possess such equipment, under the Metropolitan Police Act 1829. Otherwise there is no requirement for police forces to inform any Government Department if they possess, or intend to possess, such equipment.