§ 62. Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received concerning regulation of the private security industry.
§ Mr. John PattenIn addition to correspondence on the subject from hon. Members, we have received representations from and on behalf of the International Professional Security Association, the Institute of Professional Investigators, the Electrical Contractors Association, "Ex Police in Industry and Commerce", the Retail Consortium, the British Retailers Association, the Multiple Shoe Retailers Association and the Drapers Chamber of Trade. We shall also be considering the views of the working group which has been set up to look at the self-regulation of the industry.
§ 65. Mr. LofthouseTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has on the public and private housing estates which are being patrolled by private security companies.
§ Mr. John PattenNo central record is kept of housing estates which are patrolled by private security companies.