HC Deb 24 February 1989 vol 147 c838W
Mr. Winnick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that full and adequate police protection is being given to Mr. Salman Rushdie; and whether such protection will continue so long as Mr. Rushdie considers it necessary to safeguard his life.

Mr. Hurd

Mr. Rushdie is receiving police protection, but it would not he sensible to give further details. The protection will continue for as long as it is considered necessary, having regard to all the circumstances.