§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Lord President of the Council if he is satisfied with the procedure for security 519W vetting of persons employed within the Palace of Westminster including part-time research assistants used by right hon. and hon. Members.
§ Mr. BiffenI am in general satisfied with the procedures, though the position is kept under constant review. Access to the Palace by Members' temporary research assistants is currently being considered by the Services Committee.