§ Mr. Austin MitchellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what instructions are given to security staff in his departmental offices in London for dealing with(a) those sleeping rough in departmental doorways and (b) beggars in the vicinity; and how many problems have been experienced with each category in the last three months.
§ Sir John WheelerResponsibility for the security of the building occupied by the Northern Ireland Office in London lies with the major occupier, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.