§ Mr. MackinlayTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what powers the Metropolitan Police have used in the last 30 years, which are still in force and which replicate the powers contained in the Royal Parks (Trading) Bill in respect of highways and public areas adjacent to St. James's Park; and if he will make a statement. [109392]
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§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Metropolitan Police Commissioner tells me that the powers under which his officers deal with illegal traders operating in areas adjacent to St. James's Park are those contained in the City of Westminster Act 1999. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport has informed me that the Royal Parks (Trading) Bill will provide the Royal Parks Constabulary and the Metropolitan police with similar powers in the Royal Parks.