§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to increase the budget of department bodies to meet security needs following 11 September. [35610]
§ Mr IngramI will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what role is played by(a) the armed forces and (b) MDP in protecting MoD sites; and if he will make a statement. [38070]
§ Dr. MoonieThe role of the armed services and the Ministry of Defence police in protecting MoD sites is to protect life, to protect MoD property, assets and interests, and to provide an appropriate interface with the public.
The decision as to which form of guard force is required (armed or unarmed, military or civilian, and with or without constabulary powers) is determined at local level, to best match the prevailing requirements, following central regulations and guidance.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what powers have been given to the MDP for guarding MoD sites; and if he will make a statement. [38069]
§ Dr. MoonieThe Ministry of Defence Police derive their constabulary powers from the MOD Police Act 1987 which they use in policing MOD sites. A number of limited extensions, to MDP powers, were included within the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001.