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<p>The arrangements for policing and security on the Parliamentary Estate needed to
be renewed because the current contract with the Metropolitan Police Service expires
in March 2015. In line with best practice, a number of options have been evaluated
to ensure that Parliamentary security remains effective and responsive to future demands.
All options assume that both armed and unarmed police officers will continue to be
provided by the Metropolitan Police. It would be inappropriate to provide information
on the costs of the new arrangements while negotiations are underway.</p><p>The number
of police officers and security staff required under the new arrangements will be
determined by Parliament's operational and security requirement and how providers,
including the Metropolitan Police Service, propose to meet these requirements. It
will not be possible to give final numbers for police officers and security staff
until new arrangements are agreed.</p>
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