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Security: Companies

Asked by Mike MartinLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 44340

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing mandatory business licensing for the private security sector.

Answered by Dan Jarvis

The Government is committed to reviewing the recommendations of the Manchester Arena Inquiry, including Monitored Recommendation 8, with a view to delivering better uniformity of standards in the private security industry, enhanced provision of security services, and effective counter-terrorism measures.

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