§ Mr. WillettsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how his Department measures the performance of the Security Industry Authority; [187344]
(2) what has been the budget of the Security Industry Authority in each year since 2001; [187345]
(3) when the Security Industry Authority proposes to implement the regulation of wheel clampers. [187350]
§ Ms BlearsThe Security Industry Authority (SIA) was established as a non-departmental public body on April 2003. Prior to this date the implementation unit formed part of the Home Office.
The SIA budget for 2003–04 was £15.5 million. The expenditure incurred totalled £12.9 million.
Full information is available in the SIA Annual Report and Accounts which is available in the House.
The SIA expenditure budget for 2004–05 is £26 million.
The Department has worked closely with the SIA throughout its development and a member of the sponsor department attends Board meetings. Annually the Minister agrees targets for the SIA, which are appropriate to the development stage reached. The targets for 2003–04 are included in their recently published Annual Report and Accounts together with a record of their significant achievements. The report and accounts are available from HMSO or can be viewed on the SIA website.
The overall SIA Aims are set out in their agreed managerial and financial framework:
Improving the performance, standards and opportunities of people working in the private security industry by introducing and achieving compliance within a licensing system.Encouraging business in the industry to improve their standards by creating a framework for developing, promoting and spreading best practice.1353WCreating a centre of knowledge and expertise, which enables and encourages effective industry development and investment.Strengthening the extended police family by encouraging and supporting further engagement of the private security industry.