§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations have been made by the Ministry of Defence to private defence contractors on increasing security measures. [35614]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Ministry of Defence does not provide defence contractors with advice on security measures. This is the responsibility of the Security Service who, for those contractors undertaking particularly sensitive contracts, provide oversight and advice on specific threats and counter-measures.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes have been made in the use of private security contractors to guard Ministry of Defence establishments since 11 September. [35612]
§ Dr. MoonieSince the events of 11 September 2001 there has been no change to the Ministry of Defence policy for the use of private security contractors to provide unarmed guarding to some parts of the Defence Estate.
§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many private security contractors are employed in guarding Ministry of Defence establishments; and if he will list them. [35611]
§ Dr. MoonieThere are 16 private security contractors employed in unarmed guarding of the Ministry of Defence establishments. They are:
- Initial Security Ltd.
- Tyco (formerly known as Thom)
- Reliance Security Ltd.
- Legion Security plc
- Chubb Guarding Services Ltd.
- Serco
- Securicor Guarding Ltd.
- RCO Support Services Ltd.
- Galago Ltd.
- Centuryan Security Ltd.
- Medway Ports
- Securitas (UK) Ltd.
- Dardan Security Ltd.
- ISS Support Services Ltd.
- Securi-Guard Ltd.
- Solo Security Services Ltd.