To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when she plans the second round of bids to open in the Places of worship: security funding scheme; and how much funding she plans to make available (a) in total and (b) for each bid.
Answered on
22 November 2016
It is intended that the second round of bids for the Places of Worship Security Funding Scheme will open in April 2017. The scheme is funded at £2.4 million over three years with £800,000 being made available for each year of the scheme.
There is no limit on the amount available for each individual bid but bidders are required to meet 20% of the total cost of the security equipment if successful.
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Home Office