HC Deb 18 May 1998 vol 312 c240W
Mrs. Ann Cryer

To 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. Michael

The 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.