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Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 31 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill.


Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill

Perhaps I can help my hon. Friend on that point. I can recall at least two demonstrations in the square that Brian Haw and others possibly did not support. One was when a pig, Winston, was kept there for some months by a pig breeders association, until Winston became too big for the square and had to move on to pastures new. There was also the pro-hunting lobby, for which I do not think Brian Haw had a huge amount of sympathy. Nevertheless, the pro-hunting lobby and the peace campaigners managed to co-exist for quite a long time. That proves that democracy can work even in Parliament square.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
526 c588 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Crime prevention Alcoholic drinks Finance Fees and charges Licensing Licensed premises Police Local government finance Parliament Square Protest Licensing laws Prices Reform Alcohol disorder zones Cuts Police and crime commissioners Public health Late-night levy
Legislation
Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk