HC Deb 19 May 1986 vol 98 c7W
Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what has been the cost of running the Metropolitan police air support unit for 1984–85 and 1985–86.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I understand from the Commissioner that the estimated cost of the Metropolitan police air support unit in the financial years 1984–85 and 1985–86 was £1.51 million and £1.38 million respectively.

Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will give details of the photographic surveillance carried out by the Metropolitan police at Grosvenor square, Marble Arch, and Hyde park on demonstrators on 19 April.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The Commissioner informs me that three permanently sited closed circuit television cameras, together with another in a police helicopter, were used to assist in policing this demonstration.