HC Deb 22 February 1994 vol 238 c156W
Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many dog-handlers and dogs were used to police the protest against the construction of the M11 link road in Wanstead on Saturday 22 January.

Mr. Charles Wardle

I understand from the Commissioner that no dogs were used to police the protest. Six handlers and their dogs were deployed once the site had been cleared of protesters, to prevent any further incursions.

Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many police personnel were used to police the protest against the construction of the M11 link road in Wanstead on Saturday 22 January.

Mr. Charles Wardle

I understand from the Commissioner that a total of 130 officers were deployed.

Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the total costs of policing protests against the construction of the M11 link road since September 1993.

Mr. Charles Wardle

I understand from the Commissioner that the total manpower costs since September 1993 are £470,075. Information on the cost of support services and other resources involved is not available.

Mr. Gerrard

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the cost of policing the protest against the construction of the M11 link road in Wanstead on Saturday 22 January.

Mr. Charles Wardle

I understand from the Commissioner that the additional manpower cost of policing the protest on 22 January was £9,240. Information on the cost of support services and other resources involved is not available.

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