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 Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 June 1994 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Scottish 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.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

245 c108W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

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