Protests: Tent Pitching

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath Excerpts

Thursday 3rd November 2011 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

I am very grateful to the right reverend Prelate for his question. Thank you.

[Lord Hunt of Kings Heath]

My Lords, I, too, welcome the Minister to her position at the Dispatch Box today. Could the Minister comment on the original suggestion made by the noble Lord, Lord Cormack? I would ask that the review is undertaken very carefully indeed and that there is the widest possible consultation. In terms of what overseas visitors will see next year, would it not be better that they saw an example of a vibrant democracy in action?

[Baroness Stowell of Beeston]

I agree with the noble Lord. We are expecting many people here next year and want to present a thriving London to everybody who visits. I will certainly take on board the points that he made, but I can only repeat that the department is considering this matter at this time and taking it very seriously.