HC Deb 23 March 1981 vol 1 cc220-1W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Prime Minister on how many occasions during the past year the traffic in London, and particularly in Westminster, has been seriously affected due to official visits and ceremonial processions; if she will list these; and if she will give the cost of the police involved on each occasion.

The Prime Minister

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis considers that during the past year traffic has been seriously affected on the following occasions:

  • 15 July 1980
    • Her Majesty The Queen Mother's 80th Birthday
    • Procession to St. Paul's Cathedral;
  • 18 November 1980
    • The State Visit of the King and Queen of Nepal;
  • 20 November 1980
    • The State Opening of Parliament;
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  • 17 March 1981
    • The State Visit of the President of Nigeria.

I regret that the cost of the police effort on these occasions could be calculated only at disproportionate cost.

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