§ Mr. Proctorasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis concerning incidents of public disorder which occurred at Waterloo, London, on Sunday 10 June; what was the cause and nature of the disturbance; how many persons were involved; how many were arrested; whether there were any injuries; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe commissioner tells me that a "Jobs for a change" festival, organised by the Greater London council, was held in Jubilee gardens on 10 June. Some 8,000 people took part in the event, which included music and theatre groups. Throughout the day there were minor scuffles between people in the crowds. At 4 pm fighting broke out between about 50 youths and other spectators. The youths were chased out of the gardens, and pursued by six people to Waterloo station. Police officers deployed there dispersed all involved. There were six arrests, for 159W conduct conducive to a breach of the peace. The commissioner is unable to say whether or not any member of the public was injured in the incident at Waterloo; he understands that 26 people were treated for minor injuries sustained during the day's events.