§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, what plans he has to use private security services in the Palace of Westminster. [95819]
§ Mr. KirkwoodThere are no current plans to use private security services in the Palace of Westminster. A new contract for security services came into force with the Metropolitan Police on 1 September this year. It is for two years with the option for annual extensions thereafter.