§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultations take place between his Department and private security companies regarding the style of uniform issued by the companies.
§ Mr. CarlisleNone. The style of uniform issued by security companies is a matter for them, subject to their observance of Section 52 of the Police Act 1964, which makes it an offence to wear a uniform so nearly resembling that of a police officer as to be calculated to deceive.
§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has about the number of companies offering security services operating in Great Britain.
§ Mr. Carlisle741 organisations providing services for the protection of persons and property, including the installation of security equipment, were known to the police to be operating in England and Wales in 1971.