House of Lords: Security
Lords · Question HL8441 · Tabled 13 Jun 2025 · The Senior Deputy Speaker · Official record
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Hayward
To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what is the current full weekly cost of the staff team who operate the door at Peers' Entrance, including contractual costs and VAT; and who is covering that cost.
Answer
Answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble, 26 Jun 2025
The resources costs associated with the operation of Peers’ Entrance have been met from existing pools of staff and departmental budgets, with no additional cost to the House or to the taxpayer. The average annual cost to Parliament of a front-line securi...