§ 86. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Prime Minister what security precautions are taken at Chequers.
§ The Prime MinisterNormal security protection at Chequers is provided by the Buckinghamshire County Police. Additional protection is provided when necessary.
§ Sir S. Summersasked the Prime Minister what extra security precautions taken at Chequers recently were ordered by him; what precedent there was for this action; whether it was taken after consultation with the police authorities; and what extra cost fell on public funds.
§ The Prime MinisterMembers of the Royal Military Police assisted the Buckinghamshire County Police in providing the necessary security protection at Chequers from 20th to 22nd November. Extra security precautions have86W always been taken in the past when necessary. As my right hon. Friend the Deputy Secretary of State for Defence told the House on 30th November, the additional cost to public funds on this occasion was £40 10s.