Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 25 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 July 2001. It was answered by John Denham (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 July 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement about his Department's plans to re-design police helmets; and what criteria he proposes to use to decide on the future design.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement about his Department's plans to re-design police helmets; and what criteria he proposes to use to decide on the future design. [1246] Mr. Denham: There are no specific plans to introduce a new design for police helmets. Standards and specifications are constantly monitored to ensure that all headgear is fit for purpose and affords the appropriate level of protection, including complying with Health and Safety legislation, which has applied to the police since June 1998.

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