§ Nick HarveyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many extra Metropolitan police officers will be on duty each day during the period 1 to 4 June; and if he will make a statement; [44569]
(2) what safety precautions are being taken by the Metropolitan police force during the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend; what the anticipated cost is; and if he will make a statement. [44568]
§ Mr. DenhamFor security reasons it would be inappropriate to disclose in advance of the event the planned number of officers who will be on duty or the projected cost of safety and security operations.
The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis informs me that the number of police officers on duty for each day between 1 and 4 June will depend on circumstances and be commensurate with the need to provide appropriate security, crowd management and public reassurance, with sufficient capacity to deal with unexpected incidents.
The operation will be run in partnership with other London police forces (City of London police, British Transport police and Royal Parks constabulary).