To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what recent discussions she has had with (a) businesses and (b) community representatives in Ashford on Operation Argus. (267895)

A “Project Argus” event for members of the retail community in Ashford, which included local authority and emergency services representatives, was held on 12 February 2008. In addition, local police counter-terrorism security advisers have delivered counter-terrorist protective security advice to 13 businesses in Ashford during the last 18 months.

Discussions are taking place with business and community representatives to hold a “Project Argus” night time economy event in May this year.