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Proceeding contribution from Lord Herbert of South Downs (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 11 November 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Public Disorder (NUS Rally).

Public Disorder (NUS Rally)

I agree with my hon. Friend. Of course it was worrying for the staff at Conservative Campaign Headquarters in Millbank and for other members of the public. My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary spoke to Baroness Warsi during the day about that experience. I also agree with my hon. Friend that this is the place where democratic debate takes place over issues of public policy. No one questions the right of those students to march yesterday and to make their case, and 40,000 of them did so peacefully. There is plenty of opportunity to debate policy, but there is neither a need nor any excuse for a minority to resort to violence.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
518 c461 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Demonstrations City of Westminster Damage Fees and charges Greater London Public order offences Metropolitan Police Trespass Violence Students Vandalism Conservative Department for Business, Innovation and Skills National Union of Students Millbank
Link
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