Written question WQ99678

The safety and security of Senedd Members is of paramount importance and, as such, is kept under continual review, with dynamic risk assessments undertaken on a continual basis.

We work very closely with policing and security service partners across Wales and the wider UK, maintaining regular liaison with other parliamentary institutions. We draw on the strong infrastructure provided through the All-Wales Policing and Security Group, which brings together all four Welsh police forces. We also monitor and respond to threat assessments issued by the police and security services.

A comprehensive package of security measures is already in place for Members, including significant physical and vetting security on the estate, direct support for home and constituency office security, mobile panic alarms for all Members, and the support for Members provided by the Senedd police unit and nationally through Operation Ford.

We recognise the strong concerns raised by recent events. We are working in close partnership with the other UK parliaments and taking advice from the police and security services and will continue to assess risks dynamically, review the effectiveness of existing measures, and are actively considering options for further enhancements.