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Crime: Westminster Bridge

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 21 January 2025UIN 23517

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with responsible authorities on taking steps to tackle (a) unlawful gambling, (b) unlawful street vendors, (c) unlawful parking and (d) unlicensed pedicabs on Westminster Bridge; and who the responsible authorities are.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

The Home Office is unable to provide the information requested. You may wish to direct your query to; the Department for Culture, Media and Sport regarding unlawful gambling, the Department for Transport and Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding unlawful parking and the Department for Transport regarding unlicenced pedicabs.

The Home Office has no plans to hold talks as this is not a matter for the Home Office.

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