HC Deb 16 May 1986 vol 97 cc569-70W
Mr. Chris Smith

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will detail the occasions on which the hele-tele surveillance camera has been used by the Metropolitan police since December 1985; and what was the cost of its use on each occasion.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that the hele-tele surveillance camera was used 11 times between 1 January and 12 May 1986 for the following purposes:

  1. (a) to assist security operations connected with ihe Royal visit of the King of Spain;
  2. (b) to assist with traffic control at major sporting events, including the FA and Rugby League cup finals; and
  3. (c) to assist with the command and control of police officers at demonstrations and marches.

Separate costs for the use of this equipment are not available.