HC Deb 21 June 1994 vol 245 c116W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what instructions are given to security staff in her 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.

Mr. Sackville

The Department has not issued formal instructions to security staff in London for dealing with those sleeping rough in the doorways or begging in the vicinity of departmental offices. These incidents are dealt with on an individual basis depending on the circumstances and with consideration for the situation of the person involved. No incidents of this nature have been reported by security staff in the last three months.