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Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 March 2001. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 March 2001 on behalf of the Royal Parks Agency.


McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question
Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 26 February 2001 at 115-6WA, which stated that the Royal Parks Agency discourages the Metropolitan Police using park footpaths as a short cut, 'as much as we are able to because it could be a hazard to park users', on how many occasions in the last year the Metropolitan Police have driven cars or motorcycles on footpaths or cycle ways in the Royal Parks for the purpose of (a) apprehending criminals; (b) avoiding road traffic congestion and (c) other reasons. [HL 1051]. - Includes text of letter from William Weston of Royal Parks Agency.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
623 c88-9WA; HL 1051
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Cars Driving Police Public footpaths Metropolitan Police Royal parks Cycleways