HC Deb 09 February 1987 vol 110 c113W

Mr. Cohen asked the Secretary of State for the Environment on what basis permission for a demonstration in Trafalgar square by the City of London Anti-Apartheid Group on 14 March 1987 has been refused by his Department; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

Permission has been refused because it is not appropriate on public safety grounds for such demonstrations to take place while Nelson's column is being cleaned.