§ Mr. LivingstoneTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 12 March 1998,Official Report, column 324, on riot control agents, for what reasons his Department is currently reviewing the quantity of CS which it holds; when the review started; who is carrying it out; and when it is expected to be completed. [45312]
§ Mr. SpellarStockholdings of riot control agents are regularly reviewed as a normal part of the equipment management and procurement process. In addition, MOD began in March to review our future requirements. This review will assist us to decide on the planned disposal of certain stocks and the modernisation, as necessary, of others. The review is being carried out by MOD operational requirements staff. The aim is to complete it by the end of August.