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House of Lords written question – answered at on 24 January 2012.

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Photo of Lord Trefgarne Lord Trefgarne Conservative

To ask the Chairman of Committees whether he or the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod has made any representations to (1) Westminster City Council regarding the roadworks in and around Parliament Square, or (2) the Metropolitan Police regarding the upholding of the Stoppages in the Streets Order made by the House on 25 May 2010.

Photo of Lord Brabazon of Tara Lord Brabazon of Tara Chair, Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords), Chair, Liaison Committee (Lords), Chair, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords), Chair, Procedure and Privileges Committee, Chair, Refreshment Committee (Lords), Chair, Committee of Selection (Lords), Chair, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords), Chair, Sub-Committee on Leave of Absence, Chairman of Committees, House of Lords, Deputy Speaker (Lords), Chair, Hybrid Instruments Committee (Lords), Chair, Liaison Committee (Lords), Chair, Procedure and Privileges Committee, Chair, Committee of Selection (Lords), Chair, Standing Orders (Private Bills) Committee (Lords), Chair, Committee for Privileges and Conduct (Lords), Chair, Refreshment Committee (Lords)

I have not made any such representations to either Westminster City Council or the Metropolitan Police.

An overseeing group, chaired by the Parliamentary Director of Estates, has, however, been established to oversee the stand-off protection and streetscape improvements around Parliament's northern estate. These works extend the streetscape scheme apparent in Whitehall into Parliament Square. Black Rod and the Director of Facilities sit on the overseeing group as do senior representatives from Westminster City Council and Transport for London.

Following the House's approval of the Stoppages in the Streets Order on 25 May 2010, Black Rod wrote to the Commissioner for the Metropolitan Police to inform him of the House's order. Black Rod works in close contact with the Metropolitan Police on a continual basis to ensure that access to the House is maintained.

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