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11/06/2014
David Cameron Backs Water Cannon
Prime Minister David Cameron has backed the use of water cannon in Britain following the approval of London Mayor Boris Johnson for the Metropolitan Police to buy three water cannon for £218,000.
The water cannon cannot be used, however, without the authorisation of Home Secretary Theresa May.
A Number 10 spokesman said David Cameron believed the police should have the resources they need and that he supported the decision in principle.
Number 10 also said that a process of licensing and regulation need to be completed and "a final decision will be taken by the home secretary."
Mr Johnson said: "I think it's highly likely approval will be granted and the problem was if we waited we would have missed the window to buy them for the very good price that we've got."
(CVS/IT)
The water cannon cannot be used, however, without the authorisation of Home Secretary Theresa May.
A Number 10 spokesman said David Cameron believed the police should have the resources they need and that he supported the decision in principle.
Number 10 also said that a process of licensing and regulation need to be completed and "a final decision will be taken by the home secretary."
Mr Johnson said: "I think it's highly likely approval will be granted and the problem was if we waited we would have missed the window to buy them for the very good price that we've got."
(CVS/IT)
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