Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 June 1994. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 June 1994 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

What instructions are given to security staff in his departmental offices in London for dealing with (a) those sleeping rough in departmental doorways and (b) beggars in the vicinity; and how many problems have been experienced with each category in the last three months. - Inc fact that no problems have been experienced.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

245 c71W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Central government Buildings Begging and vagrancy Greater London Government departments Home Office Security Sleeping rough

Contains statistics

Yes