Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many arrests were made in connection with security arrangements for the Turnberry Bilderberg meeting; if the status of one arrested individual as special constable was consequently revoked; what the costs of policing this event were; what arrangements were made for the use of military transport for security of attendees; how many Bilderberg events have taken place in the UK requiring notification of his Department; when the next such is planned; and if he will make a statement. - This is a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many arrests were made in connection with security arrangements for the Turnberry Bilderberg meeting; if the status of one arrested individual as special constable was consequently revoked; what the costs of policing this event were; what arrangements were made for the use of military transport for security of attendees; how many Bilderberg events have taken place in the UK requiring notification of his Department; when the next such is planned; and if he will make a statement. [78119] Mr. Blunkett: This is a matter for the Scottish Executive.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 78119; 392 c822W;392 c853W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Arrests Costs Police Security Transport Special constables Bilderberg Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk