HC Deb 30 June 1999 vol 334 c191W
Mr. Sheerman

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps he is taking to increase the protection of workers in the City of London from violent demonstrators. [88440]

Mr. Boateng

It is vital that the people who work in the City are allowed to go about their business without fear of harassment or intimidation. It is an operational matter for the police service to ensure that public order is maintained and that the public is protected from disorderly or violent conduct. The Government will liaise closely with the City of London Police, and will consider any changes to policy or practice which the police service indicate would assist them in preventing further disruption.