HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 cc167-8W
Sir Frederic Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many extra police officers were deployed to cover the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament march on Saturday 22 October.

Mr. Hurd

A total of 4,195 officers were deployed to cover the CND demonstration and the other demonstrations about nuclear defence policy which were held in London on 22 October.

Sir Frederic Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police officers were taken off leave to cover the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament march on 22 October.

Mr. Hurd

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs us that this information is not held centrally.

Sir Frederic Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of policing the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament march on 22 October; and what contribution was made by those responsible for organising the event.

Mr. Hurd

I am asking the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis. When I have his answer I will write to my hon. Friend.