§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he will ensure that the cost of providing police protection for the Royal Family during the Silver Jubilee celebrations is met from central funds and does not fall on the resources of local police forces.
§ Mr. Merlyn ReesProtection of the Royal Family is a normal duty of the police service and I see no reason for making special financial arrangements for the carrying out of this function during the Jubilee Year.