HC Deb 27 April 2004 vol 420 c913W
38. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission if he will make a statement on security arrangements in the Palace of Westminster. [168422]

Sir Archy Kirkwood

The aim of the security arrangements is the protection of Members and staff of both Houses, of all those who visit the Parliamentary Estate, and of our buildings and Facilities. In order to achieve this, the authorities of both Houses make every effort to react promptly to the advice of the Security Service and of the Metropolitan Police on any potential threat.