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Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 April 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 11 May 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.


Demonstrations: Parliament Square

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police days have been spent on policing the demonstration by Tamils in Parliament Square since demonstrators first assembled there; and what the cost has been to date.
Answer

This is an operational matter for the Commissioner of the Metropolitan police.The Home Office does not hold information about the cost of policing the demonstration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
492 c523W; 272720
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Demonstrations Parliament Square
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk