HC Deb 13 January 1989 vol 144 c749W
Mr. Pendry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrests were made in the Trafalgar square area during new year's eve and new year's day; how many police and members of the public were injured; and what was the estimated size of the gathering.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that a total of 120 arrests were made during the new year celebrations in Trafalgar square. Eleven police officers were injured and 148 injuries to members of the public were reported, of whom 64 were taken to hospital. It is estimated that around 65,000 people were present.

Mr. pendry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrests were made during new year celebrations on drunk and disorderly grounds in England and Wales; and how many police officers were injured.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The information requested is not readily available and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.