A recent Freedom of Information disclosure about the items confiscated by the Metropolitan police from visitors to parliament between January and July 2011 includes a full breakdown of the items originally classified as "other". They include:
• 2 boomerangs
• 1 pair binoculars
• 1 balloon
• 6 bungee cords
• 1 giant tennis ball
• 9 harmonicas
• 10 hip flasks
• 1 magic wand
• 1 can of moth spray
• 2 pairs of nail clippers
• 1 piercing kit
• 5 police helmets (children's)
• 1 plant pot
• 1 tub science putty
• 14 scooters
• 1 skateboard
• 1 sleeping bag
• 1 pair snow shoes
• 1 tent
• 1 plastic thumb
