§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what advice his department has offered to farmers and the food industry on measures they can take to protect themselves from sabotage and other acts of violence; and if he will make a statement. [31166]
§ Mr. Michael HowardThe animal rights national index, which is based at New Scotland Yard and funded by my Department, provides regular briefings to companies and other national organisations at risk from animal rights extremists. The index also provides assessments and other material for police special branches to support them discharge their responsibility for organising local briefings for those considered to be possible targets. Where individuals or locations are assessed to be at particular risk, the police offer specific protective security advice.
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