§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will inquire into the estimated costs, direct and indirect, to public funds and to industry and commerce, arising from the closure of streets, diversion of traffic and rail delays during the State visit of General Gowon to London on 13th June.
§ Mr. CarlisleThe direct extra cost incurred by the Metropolitan Police was £425. I am not in a position to estimate the other costs mentioned but, as I said on 19th June in answer to a Question by the hon. Member for Acton (Mr. Spearing), my right hon. Friend is in touch with the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis about the effect of ceremonial occasions on the movement of traffic generally.
§ Mr. John Grantasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps designed to avoid delays to travellers by road and rail during the period of the normal working day in London arising from State visits.
§ Mr. CarlisleI would refer the hon. Member to my answer of 19th June to a Question by the hon. Member for Acton (Mr. Spearing).