Written question asked by Lord Stratford (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 4 March 1994. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Friday, 4 March 1994 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Ministry of Defence

Question

Who authorised the deployment of armed military personnel around St. James's Palace following the recent break-in; why the civil authorities were not asked to carry out the task; what consideration was given to using civilian personnel.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

238 c939W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Armed forces Deployment Security Royal family Official residences St James's Palace