Parliamentary Security Department
The Parliamentary Security Department (PSD) is responsible for the security for both Houses. We work in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service which provides armed and unarmed policing for Parliament. PSD is led by the Director of Security for Parliament.
Security Vetting & Pass Office
PSD is also responsible for the security vetting within Parliament and providing passes. Security clearance is required by everyone working on the Parliamentary estate, requiring access to the Parliamentary network or being given access to sensitive Parliamentary information.
Pass Issuing Office Locations & Opening Times
1 Parliament Street
When the House is sitting:
- Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm
- Friday from 8am to 4pm
When the House is in Recess:
- Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
A new weekly PSV drop in service, run by the Security Vetting and Pass Office PSV Technical Specialist, is now available at the 1 Parliament Street pass issuing office on Tuesday afternoons. The aim is to provide support for technical issues and general PSV queries.
Black Rod's Garden
When the House is sitting:
- Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
When the House is in Recess:
- Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm
Team Meetings
Both pass issuing desks will close at 3pm on the dates listed below due to team meetings.
- Friday 28th March 2025
- Friday 30th May 2025
- Friday 25th July 2025
- Friday 26th September 2025
All pass issuing desks are closed weekends and bank holidays.
