HC Deb 25 July 1923 vol 167 c489W
Mr. BOWERMAN

asked the First Commissioner of Works if he will explain the reason for retaining the barricades in certain thoroughfares in Whitehall?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I have been asked to reply to this question. The barriers facilitate police arrangements on occasions when large crowds assemble, and serve an economical purpose by reducing the number of men required for controlling the traffic.