§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many members of the Royal Family currently receive protection from officers of the Royal and Diplomatic Protection Squad; and what is the cost; [113049]
(2) how many officers of the Royal and Diplomatic Protection Squad are assigned to protect members of the Royal Family; [113048]
(3) if he will list those members of the Royal Family who have received protection from officers of the Royal and Diplomatic Protection Squad in the past five years but no longer do so. [113050]
§ Mr. StrawWe seek to ensure the most effective and efficient protective arrangements for the Royal Family and other public figures in the light of the changing threat from terrorism and other continuing risks. It is our policy not to comment on the details of protection arrangements for individuals, as to do so could compromise their security.