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Written question asked by Paul Holmes (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 2024. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Taylor Swift

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what information her Department holds on the estimated cost to the public purse of the special escort group policing for Taylor Swift and her entourage; and whether any external sources contributed to that cost.

Answer

The safety of the British public is the first priority of this Government. We make no apologies for ensuring citizens are protected.

It is entirely right that for major events in the capital, the Government has a dialogue with the Metropolitan Police and Mayor to discuss planning to ensure events happen safely. Operational decisions on security arrangements are made by the police, independent of politicians.

It is long-standing policy not to provide detailed information on security arrangements, as doing so could compromise their integrity and affect individuals’ security.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8994
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Costs Police Swift, Taylor
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk