HC Deb 02 November 1983 vol 47 c365W
Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the estimated cost of the police operation to control traffic and crowds in Albert bridge road, London, SW11, on the evening of 29 October.

Mr. Hurd

The estimated cost of this operation was £2,639.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the reason for the presence of police officers in Albert bridge road, London, SW11, on the evening 29 October; and how often their presence has been required there during 1983 for the same purpose.

Mr. Hurd

Police officers were present in and near Albert bridge road on this occasion in order to maintain public order and control traffic in connection with a gathering of custom cars which has for some years taken place in the area on the last Saturday of each month.