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Written question asked by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 23 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 April 2025. It was answered by Jess Phillips (Labour) on Thursday, 1 May 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.

Security Guards: Contracts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what guidance is available for councils contracting private security firms to patrol town centres.

Answer

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) is a Home Office arm’s length body established by the Private Security Industry Act 2001 (PSIA) as the regulator of the private security industry.

The SIA publishes guidance for buyers of private security which is available at: Do you buy security?.

Complaints or concerns about the SIA, or about private security companies, or people working in the private security industry, can be raised at: Complaints procedure - Security Industry Authority - GOV.UK, Report a Crime or Concern.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
47571
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Contracts Urban areas Security guards
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk