Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 May 2004. It was answered by Caroline Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will invite the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis to ensure that the public highway is free from obstructions on Fridays outside the North London Mosque; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will invite the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis to ensure that the public highway is free from obstructions on Fridays outside the North London Mosque; and if he will make a statement. [169804] Caroline Flint: This is an operational matter for the Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis. He tells me that it is necessary for safety reasons to close the road outside the North London Mosque on Fridays while prayers take place.

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