§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) on how many occasions in the last year, police forces have used pepper sprays; [52464]
(2) what guidance is issued to police officers in respect of the use of pepper spray at close quarters. [52463]
§ Mr. Michael[holding answer 27 July 1998]: Police officers in England and Wales do not carry pepper sprays, and no guidance has been issued to them on the subject.