§ Mr. Georgeasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to announce his findings following the representations he has received from the public in response to the consultative paper on the private security industry.
§ Mr. WhitelawIn consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, I have considered the views expressed by numerous organisations and individuals on the Labour Administration's discussion paper on the private security industry. We have concluded that the case for special statutory controls over the industry has not been made out and that it is preferable to support and encourage self-regulation within the industry. Discussions will now take place with the industry on how this might best be achieved.