Written question asked by Elizabeth Peacock (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 April 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he will ensure that all police forces will have adequate equipment and manpower available to control unruly behaviour at European Nations Cup football matches; if he will ensure that water cannons will be available to police authorities in the United Kingdom to control unruly spectators attending the European nations cup football matches; if he will list the steps that have been and will be taken to ensure the safety of spectators at the European nations cup football matches to be held in the summer in England.

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