Street Warden Scheme: Clothing

Mr. Watson
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what guidance he has issued to local authorities on use of stab-proof vests by street wardens.

Mr. Malik
This Department has not issued guidance to local authorities on the use of stab-proof vests by street wardens. It is for local authorities, and other organisations employing wardens, to decide how their wardens should be equipped, in the light of local circumstances and health and safety requirements.