§ Dr. HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) who is responsible for the security of United Kingdom economic key points; [9042]
(2) what measures he has taken to ensure that the security of economic key points is maintained and improved; and if he will make a statement; [9044]
(3) if he will list the locations of economic key points within the United Kingdom; [9041]
(4) who is responsible for financing the security of economic key points; and what is the total cost; [9043]
(5) who is responsible for financing the security of (i) the national grid site in Wokingham and (ii) the chief reception sites for North sea gas; what measures are in place to ensure that the security of these sites is maintained and improved; and if he will make a statement. [9045]
§ Mr. HowardResponsibility for the security of sites designated as economic key points—EKPs—including the cost of protection, rests with their owners. The Government, through the relevant Departments, promote and monitor protective measures and provide advice, guidance and support on security matters. It is not Government policy to disclose the location of EKPs or to detail their security arrangements.