Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 June 1994. It was answered by Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 June 1994 on behalf of the Lord President of the Council.

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Lord President of the Council

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 group in the last three months.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

245 c258-9W;245 c256-7W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Central government Buildings Begging and vagrancy Greater London Government departments Security Sleeping rough Lord President of the Council

Contains statistics

Yes