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Written question asked by Graham Allen (Labour) on Friday, 5 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 October 2001. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2001 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, what preparations he has made to defend key UK landmarks in the light of recent terrorist attacks in the USA; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Allen: To ask the Prime Minister what preparations he has made to defend key UK landmarks in the light of recent terrorist attacks in the USA; and if he will make a statement. [7307] The Prime Minister: We have no intelligence of a specific threat to the UK. In the light of the events in the USA on 11 September, plans are being reviewed and guidance updated. Every reasonable measure of internal security is being taken. All the necessary authorities are involved.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7307; 372 c818W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Buildings National security Monuments Terrorism Security
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk