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 am afraid I disagree with the hon. Gentleman. This is a matter for the Metropolitan police, who, quite properly, are reviewing it. This is an operational matter for them. There is a principle, which is often advanced to us by Opposition Members, that the operational independence of the police should be protected. We strongly agree. The police are, however, accountable—including in this case—to the Metropolitan Police Authority and the Mayor, and that is why the report will go to the MPA. I am sure that it will question the Met about these matters.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 518 c467
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: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Public Disorder (NUS Rally)

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