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SEARCH AND SCREENING

You and your belongings will need to go through airport-style security before
entering Parliament.

The wait time to get through security is up to 30 minutes on average. At busier
times, like Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, the average time is 45
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The queue starts outside the building so dress for the weather.


ILLEGAL ITEMS

It’s illegal in the UK to carry certain self-defence items which are allowed in
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You will be arrested if you are found carrying:

 * guns
 * knives with a blade over 7.7cm (3 inches)
 * flick knives
 * butterfly knives
 * personal defence sprays


RESTRICTED ITEMS

If you have any of the following items when going through security, you will
need to hand them in and collect them when you leave from the entrance at which
you were screened:

 * knives including Swiss army knives
 * scissors and cutlery
 * screwdrivers and tools
 * padlocks, chains, and climbing gear
 * whistles and items that make a noise
 * banners, placards and flags
 * political or offensive slogan materials including clothing
 * open liquids or semi-liquid foods with the exception of baby milk or food 

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Other items may be held during your visit. Items not collected on the day will
be taken to the Lost Property Office.

If you have sharp items for medical reasons, please speak to a member of
security when you arrive.

You may also be subject to secondary searches once inside the Parliamentary
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Once you have passed through search and screening, you will be given a visitor
pass to wear. This must be worn visibly at all times throughout your visit to
Parliament and allows you to move freely in public areas, i.e. the tour route,
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Luggage larger than 60cm x 40cm is not allowed.

You are permitted to bring a fold-up bicycle but you will need to keep this on
your person at all times as there is no storage facilities.

Non-folding bicycles are strictly not allowed. The nearest bike racks are
outside 7 Millbank.


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Only assistance dogs are allowed into Parliament.


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