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Written question asked by Baroness Warsi (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2010.


Police: Protection

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much is spent on providing police protection for retired foreign politicians resident in the United Kingdom.
Answer

It is long established Home Office policy not to comment on protective security arrangements and their related costs for any individuals or groups. The noble Baroness will appreciate that disclosure of such information could compromise the integrity of those arrangements and affect the security of the individuals concerned.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1624; 717 c96-7WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Expenditure Foreign nationals Protection Police Politicians
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk