Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 8 July 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action his Department has taken to secure the land within its ownership in Brentwood, known as St Charles site, from unauthorised entry. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Pickles: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what action his Department has taken to secure the land within its ownership in Brentwood, known as St. Charles site, from unauthorised entry. [65384] Hilary Benn: The security arrangements in place include new 2.4 metre high fencing and 24 hour security guarding. Following an incident of illegal trespass on 10 May 2002, immediate action was taken to install additional security measures on the Brentwood site. The additional measures, which were installed in consultation with Brentwood borough council and the Essex police, included trenches, earth mounding and other obstructions to entry.

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