Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 26 March 2026, to Question HL15648, on Government Departments: Security, and of 9 March 2026, to Question 115864, on Street Trading: Westminster Bridge, whether live information from the Government Security Zone Information Room on unlawful (a) pedicabs, (b) ice cream vans, (c) thimbleriggers, (d) 360 degree video booths, (e) caramelised nuts vendors and (f) hot dog vendors, operating on Westminster Bridge is provided by HM Government to the Metropolitan Police.

Unlawful activity within this zone is a matter for the police. The police monitor unlawful activity within the Government Secure Zone, and share information with relevant partners. Offences such as illegal street trading are the responsibility of relevant local authorities.

In line with policy under successive administrations, security arrangements within the Government Secure Zone are not subject to detailed public disclosure.