§ Sir Peter HordernTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements have been made to meet the cost of policing Heathrow airport; and whether such police count towards the strength of the Metropolitan police.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe provisions of the Aviation Security Act 1982 require Heathrow Airport Limited to pay the Metropolitan police for policing Heathrow airport and to provide accommodation and facilities for this purpose. Metropolitan police officers stationed at Heathrow airport count towards the strength of the force.