Conclusion 8

The cost on standard and enhanced tier premises of implementing these proposals, estimated by the Government, is disproportionate to the level of threat, particularly Terrorism (Protection of Premises) draft Bill 27 for those small and medium-sized premises captured in the standard tier. In addition, the basis for the Government’s estimates is unclear, and they may well turn out to be underestimates. Given the potentially serious consequences, this is a significant concern.