§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence why a private security firm has the responsibility of patrolling Norton Manor camp, near Taunton; whether he proposes any changes in security at the camp following recent Irish Republican Army bombings at Army camps; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. Archie HamiltonA private security firm is employed at Norton Manor camp on routine and strictly-defined security tasks. Its presence constitutes only one element of the physical security arrangements in force at the camp. Security arrangements are constantly reviewed in the light of our assessment of the terrorist threat.