§ 40. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why on 28th June at about 3.30 p.m. a large number of police were holding up traffic at the approaches to Trafalgar Square, causing traffic congestion and preventing Members from reaching the House contrary to the Sessional Order; how many police were on duty; who paid for the extra number of police to those normally engaged; and whether he will ensure that Members have free passage in future.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsHer Majesty The Queen and Her Majesty The Queen Mother attended a wedding at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Church on the afternoon of 28th June and traffic was temporarily checked at the time of their arrival and departure. Forty-three police officers were present to control the spectators and traffic. These officers were employed in carrying out their duties in a public place, and the cost falls on public funds. Everything possible was done by the Commismissioner of Police to comply with the Sessional Order.
302Wthe time of the offence, by persons between the ages of 18 and under 21 years, by persons over the age of 21 years and by persons whose ages are unknown.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe information for England and Wales is given in the following table: