HC Deb 04 March 2004 vol 418 c1110W
Adam Price

To ask the Prime Minister what the Government's policy is on the use of sensory deprivation by members of the security forces. [158883]

The Prime Minister

Members of the armed forces may only use blindfolds on apprehended individuals for reasons of operation security, such as the movement through military sensitive areas. No other forms of sensory deprivation are permitted.