asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 13 December (WA 213) concerning a police presence at Stormont Parliament buildings, who took the decision not to have police at the current sittings of the transitional Northern Ireland Assembly. [HL920]

Arrangements for a police presence at Parliament Buildings on sitting days of the transitional Assembly have been agreed between the Speaker and the Chief Constable.