HC Deb 02 February 1987 vol 109 c494W
Mr. Straw

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what decision he has made in respect of the application by the National Union of Students for the use of Trafalgar square for a public meeting on 21 February; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

[pursuant to his reply, 30 January 1987]: Permission is being refused. It is not appropriate on public safety grounds for such demonstrations to take place while Nelson's column is being cleaned.