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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Gordon Prentice (Labour). It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Water Cannon

Question
What discussions she has had with police forces on the use of water cannon by police forces in policing demonstrations.
Answer

The Home Office, working with the police, keeps all less lethal technologies, including water cannon, under constant review. There are no plans to introduce water cannon at the present time.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
492 c1187 
275712 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Demonstrations Police
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk