Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Thursday, 22 January 2009.

Olympic Games 2012: Safety and Security

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government which public bodies have a role in providing security for the 2012 Olympics in London.

Answer: The principal role in providing security for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London rests with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), though other police services such as the City of London Police and the British Transport Police (BTP) will also have an important role to play. Other police forces will have a role in security for Olympic venues outside London. In addition, organisations such as the Security Service, the Serious and Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) and the UK Border Agency (UKBA) have a role in security as part of their wider duties. The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is responsible for construction of venues and infrastructure, which will include security elements. A wider section of other public bodies are involved in security preparations for the Games at a local and national level. Private organisations such as the London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) and private security firms also have an important role to play in overall security arrangements.

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