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Security: Greater London

Volume 472: debated on Friday 7 March 2008

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what the scope and purpose of the Government Security Zone project is. (191126)

The Government Security Zone (GSZ) designates that area of central London containing major government and public buildings. The GSZ programme consists of a linked series of projects to enhance security within the zone. The main project is the “Whitehall Streetscape Improvement” project which is a partnership between Westminster city council and central Government. This project involves major renovation of Whitehall incorporating new security features.