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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 21 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 June 2007. It was answered by Tony McNulty (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 June 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Salman Rushdie

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been spent from the public purse on the protection of Salman Rushdie in each year (a) since the fatwa was announced and (b) since its removal.
Answer

It is our long established policy not to comment on protective security arrangements (and their associated costs) for any individual. This is because to do so could compromise the integrity of those arrangements and affect the security of the individuals concerned.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
145825; 462 c775W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Rushdie, Salman
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk