§ Mr. BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what discussions she has had with the Greater London Authority regarding a proposed fine for feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square; and if she will make a statement. [84445]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 4 December 2002]: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has had no discussions with the Greater London Authority regarding a proposed fine for feeding pigeons in Trafalgar Square.
The Mayor for London wrote to my right hon. Friend on 21 November informing her of his wish to introduce a Bylaw to prohibit the feeding of pigeons on Trafalgar Square. The Greater London Authority have published formal notice of their intention to apply to the Secretary of State for confirmation of the Bylaws. My right hon. Friend is the confirming authority for Bylaws relating to Trafalgar Square.