Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 March 2009. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 20 April 2009 on behalf of the Home Office.

Terrorism: Ashford

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent discussions she has had with (a) businesses and (b) community representatives in Ashford on Operation Argus.

Answer: A "Project Argus" event for members of the retail community in Ashford, which included local authority and emergency services representatives, was held on 12 February 2008. In addition, local police counter-terrorism security advisers have delivered counter-terrorist protective security advice to 13 businesses in Ashford during the last 18 months.Discussions are taking place with business and community representatives to hold a "Project Argus" night time economy event in May this year.

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