HC Deb 27 October 1981 vol 10 c309W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department on what date the Metropolitan Police took over a substantial section of Green Park; for what purpose; and for how long.

Mr. Mayhew:

By agreement with the Department of the Environment, the Metropolitan Police are using a small area of Green Park for the purpose of monitoring security arrangements at Lancaster House during the United Kingdom Presidency of the European Communities which runs from 1 July to 31 December 1981.