Security In The House

EDM number 711 in 1989-90, proposed by David Clelland on 13/03/1990.

That this House notes the decision to place security personnel at certain points in Parliamentary buildings in lieu of professional police officers; recognises the sensitive nature of areas which are regularly frequented by strangers; and calls upon the appropriate authorities to ensure the continued presence of properly trained police officers in such areas as the Strangers' Bar, Gift Kiosk and Terrace access points as well as the regular access and egress points in the Palace of Westminster and other Parliamentary buildings.

This motion has been signed by a total of 39 MPs, 2 of these signatures have been withdrawn.