§ The Marquess of Ailesburyasked Her Majesty's Government:
What was the decision-making process leading to the removal from the City of London of the protection given by permanently manned checkpoints.
§ The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Blatch)The deployment of police officers in the City of London is an operational matter for the Commissioner of Police. The changes which he has introduced are designed to enhance the effectiveness of counter terrorism measures by increasing flexibility and unpredictability in the deployment of police officers. The police will continue to maintain a highly visible presence on the streets of the City of London and a full range of counter terrorism measures will remain in place for as long as they are needed.