Protecting the Senedd

Part of 3. Questions to the Senedd Commission – in the Senedd at 3:22 pm on 30 June 2021.

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Photo of Elin Jones Elin Jones Plaid Cymru 3:22, 30 June 2021

(Translated)

We have a range of security measures in place to protect Members and staff. We work closely with South Wales Police, who provide an armed presence, we have access to other security and intelligence services, and we do background checks on all pass holders. Security officials from all UK legislatures keep in regular contact to discuss arrangements and concerns. Our security officers provide regular security briefings, including one-to-one advice, and we advise and support Members and their Constituency offices on security matters.

constituency

In a general election, each Constituency chooses an MP to represent them. MPs have a responsibility to represnt the views of the Constituency in the House of Commons. There are 650 Constituencies, and thus 650 MPs. A citizen of a Constituency is known as a Constituent