§ Mr. David NicholsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what inquiries he has made into the circumstances in which, on 15 May, a hole was cut in the perimeter fence of Norton Manor camp, near Taunton; if he is satisfied with the security arrangements at the camp; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonOn 15 May a security patrol at Norton Manor camp noticed an irregularity in the perimeter fence which suggested that an unauthorised entry might have occurred. As a precautionary measure, a full search of the camp was carried out, but no evidence of entry by unauthorised persons was found. It now appears that the irregularity discovered by the patrol was a section of fence which had been repaired, although the repair had not been recorded in the usual way. I am satisfied that appropriate security arrangements are in place at Norton Manor camp, although these are kept under constant review.