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Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 13 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 December 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on the policing of the recent Pensioners' Rally at Central Hall, Westminster, with particular reference to the (a) clothing worn by the police and (b) use of surveillance cameras. - Inc figure.
Answer

Mr. Webb: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the policing of the recent Pensioners' Rally at Central Hall, Westminster, with particular reference to the (a) clothing worn by the police and (b) use of surveillance cameras. [143159] Mr. Charles Clarke: I am advised by the Metropolitan police that the `National Pensioners Convention' held on 7 November at Westminster Central Hall was policed by 14 officers wearing normal uniform. No surveillance cameras were used.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
360 c127W; 143159
Session
2000-01
Subjects
CCTV Demonstrations Greater London Pensioners Police Public order Metropolitan Police Surveillance Uniforms
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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