§ Mr. WinnickTo ask the Prime Minister whether she was consulted over the building of a barrier at the entrance to Downing street; why it was considered that the existing security measures are not adequate; and what are the full costs of the proposed construction.
§ Sir Geoffrey Howe[holding answer 19 October]: My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister was of course consulted about the security improvements to Downing street as were other Ministers and organisations with a close interest.
It is not the Government's practice to comment on the operational aspects or detailed costs of security measures.