§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what measures have been taken to ensure the protection of(a) private and (b) public property during demonstrations involving anarchist groups in (i) London and (ii) elsewhere. [122614]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeProtection of property during demonstrations is an operational matter for the police service and for the owners or agencies responsible for the property.
I understand that during the recent demonstrations in London, discussions were held between the Metropolitan Police, the Royal Parks Agency and English Heritage about the best ways to protect property of public importance.