§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has received any representations or reports from the Chief Constable of Leicestershire concerning the Divali celebrations in Leicestershire on 29 and 30 October.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNo.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will call for a report from the Chief Constable of Leicestershire, Mr. Michael Hirst, as to the criteria he applies in deciding whether to meet the hon. Member for Leicester, East to discuss community issues.
§ Mr. Peter LloydNo. This is a matter for the chief constable to decide in the exercise of his responsibilities. We fully support the chief constable's continuing efforts to ensure good relations between the police and all sections of the community in Leicestershire.