Brixton (Disturbances)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 April 1981.

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Photo of Mr Alan Clark Mr Alan Clark , Plymouth, Sutton 12:00, 13 April 1981

Does my right hon. Friend agree that the widespread and indiscriminate use of fire bombs introduces a totally new element into public disturbances in this country? Is it really fair to ask the police, outnumbered as they are, to face these and other weapons without giving them the means either to defend themselves or to retaliate? What steps is he taking to improve their equipment and to speed the possibility of their reinforcement, if necessary from other sources?