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Written question asked by David TC Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 February 2006. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Thursday, 16 February 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Public Order

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions his Department held with the Metropolitan Police prior to the demonstrations on 3 February and 4 February to discuss response tactics; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Operational tactics to deal with demonstrations are a matter for the police. There was no contact between the Home Office and the Metropolitan police before the protest outside the Danish Embassy on 3 February.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
50461; 442 c2359-60W;442 c2359-60W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Demonstrations Greater London Freedom of expression Police Islam Cartoons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk