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Written question asked by Stephen Crabb (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2006. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Energy Infrastructure

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what statutory powers are available (a) to prevent and (b) to disperse blockades of domestic fuel storage, refining and distribution facilities; and when these powers were last reviewed.
Answer

[holding answer 11 September 2006]: I have been asked to reply.There is a wide range of powers available to the police to deal with blockades particularly where they disrupt lawful activity or are violent or intimidatory. These powers are kept under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90585; 450 c561W;450 c567W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Fuels Protest
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk