Security in Northern Ireland

Part of Opposition Day — [10th Allotted Day] – in the House of Commons at 1:24 pm on 21 November 2012.

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Photo of Theresa Villiers Theresa Villiers The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland 1:24, 21 November 2012

We are committed to ensuring that the policing and security operation for the G8 summit is a success. Of course, appropriate resources will be allocated and we will make an announcement in due course, probably in January, about the budget.

As I have said, Prison Service officers also carry out their duties with dedication and courage and I am sure the whole House will join me in paying tribute to the work they do. They play a vital role in keeping people in Northern Ireland safe from harm and the Northern Ireland Prison Service keeps arrangements for the personal security of its officers under constant review. The director general of the service, Sue McAllister, is actively considering what further measures might need to be taken in the wake of the attack on David Black and the PSNI has a programme of security briefings under way for prison officers.