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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 March 2026. It was answered by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Street Trading: Westminster Bridge

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 2 January 2026 to Question 71251 on Street Trading: Westminster Bridge, what discussions he has had with the (a) police and (b) local authority on ice cream vans parking on red lines on Westminster Bridge.

Answer

All vehicles operating within this zone are a matter for the police. They continue to monitor the situation and maintain contact with relevant partners.

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


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115864
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Local government Police Monitoring Security Street trading Ice cream Westminster bridge
Link
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