Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what consideration the security, operations and administrative directorates of the House of Lords gave to erecting a security search centre just inside the new steel fencing outside the House of Lords.

The House Administration is giving consideration to the relocation of current visitor search and screening locations. Moving current search and screening points for visitors to new locations specifically designed for this purpose would deliver visitor experience improvements, as well as security, accessibility, and operational benefits. However, this consideration is at a very early stage and does not yet have a confirmed business case, timescale, or design. In the first instance, proposals will be brought to the Services Committee, as well as subject to wider engagement with Members.