Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Friday, 15 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2000. It was answered by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 20 December 2000 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

House of Commons Commission

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many (a) police officers, broken down by rank, and (b) civilian security staff are employed in (i) the Palace of Westminster and (ii) the Parliamentary estate. - Inc table.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, how many (a) police officers, broken down by rank, and (b) civilian security staff are employed in (i) the Palace of Westminster and (ii) the parliamentary estate. [143597] Mr. Kirkwood: The actual strength of Metropolitan police officers and civilian security officers employed within the parliamentary estate is: Parliamentary Estate _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number (a) Police officers Divisional commander 1 Superintendent 1 Inspectors 5 Sergeants 13 Constables 134 Total 154 (b) Civilian security staff Principal security officer 1 Senior security officers 12 Security officers 225 Higher executive officers 2 Executive officers 2 Administrative officers 5 Administrative assistants 1 Typists 2 Total 250 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. It is not possible to make a clear distinction between the Palace of Westminster and the Estate, as varied responsibilities affect the balance from day to day. In general terms, however, the majority of officers are employed within the Palace.

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