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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Jones (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 December 2010.


Protests: Water Cannon

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they have given to the Metropolitan Police about proposals to use water cannons to control crowd disorder.
Answer

I refer the noble Lord to the Statement that my right honourable friend the Home Secretary gave to the House on 13 December. Water cannon are not approved for police use in England and Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5340; 723 c352WA
Session
2010-12
Related items
Public Disorder: Policing
Monday, 13 December 2010
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects
Demonstrations Protest Public order Water Violence Riot control weapons
Link
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