Intelligence and Security Committee (Hansard, 23 July 1997)

HC Deb 23 July 1997 vol 298 c636W 636W

§ Mr. Winnick
To ask the Prime Minister if the meetings of the Intelligence and Security Committee will be based in the Palace of Westminster; and who will clerk the Committee. [9118]

§ The Prime Minister
[holding answer 17 July 1997]: It is for the Intelligence and Security Committee to determine its own procedures. But it is necessary that security requirements are met, and these are currently fulfilled by the provision of secure accommodation in 70 Whitehall and a secretariat consisting of Cabinet Office staff who have security clearance.