§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes in the restrictions on the movement of vehicular traffic in Whitehall were made on 25 April ANZAC day, in 1994, as against those made in previous years; what consultations took place about the changes, and by and with whom; what was his involvement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Charles WardleI understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that consultations took place between his officers and representatives of 243W the New Zealand and Australian high commissioners on the arrangements to be made for ANZAC day. As this year it fell on a weekday during the parliamentary session, the commissioner was required by the sessional order to keep the streets leading to Parliament free and open. It was possible to close Whitehall for the whole of the ceremony in 1993 and 1992 only because Parliament was not sitting on either of the days in question.