Private Security Act

HC Deb 25 March 2004 vol 419 c1019W

Mr. David

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the timetable is for implementing the Private Security Act 2001. [163221]

Ms Blears

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) commenced licensing of door supervisors in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight on 1 March 2004. It is proposed to roll out licensing of door supervisors across the rest of the country on a phased geographical basis from June 2004 to April 2005. Door supervisors in Wales will be able to apply for an SIA licence from 14 June 2004 and must be in possession of an SIA licence by 6 September 2004. On current plans, the timetable for the introduction of licensing in the other industry sectors covered by the Private Security Industry Act 2001 is as follows: Vehicle Immobilisers from late 2004; Manned Guards and Keyholders in 2005; and Security Consultants and Private Investigators in 2006.

The timetable for the introduction of the approved contractor scheme is under consideration by the Authority.