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Written question asked by Lord Moylan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 October 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 2023. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Hamas: Demonstrations

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any body authorised the temporary erection of a structure in the highway adjacent to the Cenotaph during the demonstration held on 14 October, and if so under what power.

Answer

Decisions on the authorisation of temporary structures on the highway is entirely a matter for Westminster City Council as the local highway authority.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10659
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Demonstrations Terrorism Israel Whitehall Hamas
Link
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