To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to set up a public telephone number on which members of the public will be able to offer information to the Security Service (MI5). [34081]

A new telephone number—the "MI5 Phoneline"—is today being established by the Security Service. The purpose of the Phoneline is to make it easier for people to pass on information which could help the Service do its work. The Phone will not serve as a general inquiry point about the Security Service. Inquiries should continue to be addressed, in writing, to the Security Service at The Enquiries Desk, PO Box 3255, London, SWIP 1AE.For those who wish to provide information to the Security Service, the number is 0171 930 9000.