asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations have taken place between officials of his Department and Westminster city council in respect of the terms of the private Bill from that authority now before the House.

None directly, since the Bill concerns enforcement of the law, which is primarily a matter for the Home Office. The Department's officials have kept in close touch with Home Office officials and have joined in discussions with Home Office. Westminster city council and Metropolitan police officials about the provisions of the Bill.