§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps he has taken to inform the Defence Scientific Advisory Council of the(a) training objectives developed by all users of plastic baton rounds to achieve ACPO/MOD policy on the use of the L21A 1 baton round and (b) changes made in the operational use of the L104 riot gun and sight and in the construction of the baton (i) cartridge and (ii) gun. [17762]
§ Mr. DenhamI have been asked to reply.
The Defence Scientific Advisory Council has been informed of the training arrangements adopted by all users to ensure compliance with The Association of Chief Police Officers/Ministry of Defence (ACPO/MOD) policy on the use of the L21A1 baton round and of changes made in the ACPO guidance covering the operational use of the L21A1 round. There have been no changes made in the construction of the baton round cartridge or gun.