§ Mr. HawksleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what investigation he is conducting into the possible use of pepper sprays by police in Britain. [15718]
§ Mr. MacleanThe Home Office police scientific development branch keeps abreast of the results of all relevant research being undertaken into pepper spray. At this stage, my right hon. and learned Friend considers that not enough is known about the health effects of pepper spray for it to be used by the police in this country.