§ Ms Oona KingTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning the policing of the arrangements for the state visit of the Chinese President. [107733]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Home Office has received a number of representations on this issue, including approximately 320 items of public correspondence and over 100 letters from Members of Parliament.
Ms Oona King: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what objectives were set for the policing of the state visit of the Chinese President by (a) the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and (b) the Home Office; and what assessment he has made of the Metropolitan Police's performance in meeting those objectives. [107115]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe Metropolitan Police's intention with regard to the policing of the visit of the Chinese President was to police events in a manner compatible with their Statement of Common Purpose and Values by endeavouring to: ensure the security of Her Majesty the Queen, the distinguished visitors and all participants; facilitate the arrival and dispersal of all persons taking part in the Ceremonies; provide crowd control, ensuring public safety and preventing disorder so as not to impair the dignity of the Ceremonies; control traffic and minimise congestion; provide advice and assistance to members of the public and prevent crime, or if crime is committed, take all reasonable steps to apprehend offenders.
No objectives were set by the Home Office for the visit.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner has indicated that the conclusions of a review of the policing arrangements will be made public and my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary will consider these in due course.
Ms Oona King: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what instructions he has given the Metropolitan Police on their operational procedure in the light of the state visit of the Chinese President to London. [107117]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeNone.