HC Deb 04 December 1986 vol 106 c717W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many incidents for each police district of the Metropolitan police area are recorded as involving people who sleep rough in the current year.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that the information requested by the hon. Member could be obtained only at a disproportionate cost.

Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will publish advice given to the local police stations in the Metropolitan police area concerning the treatment of homeless people who present themselves at police stations.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

I am informed by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that instructions are to be found in chapter 15 of the "Metropolitan Police Instruction Book", a copy of which is in the Library.