Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 4 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 July 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 July 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make it his policy that the planned research into the interaction of CS spray and anti-psychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia will involve wide consultation with relevant service users, carers and voluntary organisations.

Answer: Mr. Brake: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make it his policy that the planned research into the interaction of CS spray and anti- psychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia will involve wide consultation with relevant service users, carers and voluntary organisations. [129586] Mr. Charles Clarke: I am not aware of any research planned specifically on the interaction of CS spray and anti-psychotic medication, although the research we shall be carrying out at the recommendation of the Committee on Toxicity on the longer-term effects of CS spray may provide information on this subject.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 353 c521W;353 c519W; 129586
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Health hazards Mental illness Prescription drugs Research Schizophrenia Riot control weapons
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