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<p>The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) has a Special Services Agreement for
provision of policing on the Parliamentary Estate; external policing is a matter for
the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The House of Commons Commission cannot therefore
provide the requested information pertaining to policing arrangements in the vicinity
of the Parliamentary Estate in the last 10 years.</p><p>PSD is in frequent communication
with the MPS to assess expected protest activity and other events in the surrounding
area that may impact access to and/or the safety of Parliament and those working or
visiting here. During extended and heightened protest activity, for example around
the debates on Brexit, PSD has worked with the MPS and with other parties such as
broadcasters to protect Members, staff and the public. PSD also issues advice to Members
and other passholders around personal security, including any specific guidance around
ongoing events.</p><p>PSD and other Parliamentary officials also liaise with Westminster
City Council (WCC), the Greater London Authority (GLA), the MPS and others on issues
of safety and security in the nearby area. Parliament has supported the Parliament
Square Streetscape Project, which is led jointly by the GLA and WCC and with the involvement
of the MPS, to consider the feasibility of improvements to the Streetscape around
the Palace of Westminster.</p>
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