§ Mrs. Ann CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines his Department issues on the use of CS gas against individuals being restrained by police officers. [41980]
§ Mr. MichaelThe Home Office has not issued guidelines to the police on the use of CS spray. This is an operational matter and the responsibility of individual chief police officers. A copy of the guidance issued by the Association of Chief Police Officers, has been placed in the Library.