Written question asked by Jo Swinson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 8 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 2005. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 June 2005 on behalf of the Home Office.

G8 Summit

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) under what circumstances United States armed forces may be deployed against protesters at (a) the G8 Summit and (b) Prestwick airport; and under whose authority such deployment may be made;

Answer: Policing and security arrangements for the forthcoming G8 Summit are a devolved responsibility for the Scottish Executive and Scottish police forces. Scottish Executive and Tayside Police have confirmed that US military personnel will play no role in the security operation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4046; 435 c447-8W;435 c451-2W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: G8 Summit
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; G8 Summit
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; G8 Summit
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; G8 Summit
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons; G8 Summit
Wednesday, 15 June 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: G8 Scotland Security