Taser Deal 'Wasn't Rushed' ; Home Office Boss Denies Shotgun Marriage' Claim

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HOME Office bosses yesterday denied a "shotgun marriage" had been used to get a firm place to avoid Taser shortages. The claims were made by MPs after emerged staff from the firm which its licence for supplying weapons used in a police stand-off with Raoul Moat would work for the new company set up as its replacement. Pro-Tect Systems will be replaced Tactical Safety Responses (TSR), based in the same area and using some of the same staff as its Northampton-based predecessor, a Commons Home Affairs Select Committee meeting was told.

Addressing the meeting, Home Office official Graham Widdecombe denied suggestions the arrangement had been to get a firm in place quickly in an effort to avoid a shortage of Taser weapons and cartridges.

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Taser Deal 'Wasn't Rushed' ; Home Office Boss Denies Shotgun Marriage' Claim

Mr Widdecombe agreed the Home Office had withdrawn authorisation Pro-Tect, then granted a new l...

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