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London 2012: G4S chief faces MPs' scrutiny of security London 2012: G4S chief Nick Buckles 'right person' for job
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The chief executive of security firm G4S will go before MPs later to explain why his company was unable to provide the Olympics staff it promised. The chief executive of security firm G4S has told MPs he is the "right person" to make sure the firm delivers Olympic security staff, despite its struggle to supply enough guards.
Nick Buckles has already apologised after 3,500 extra troops had to be deployed to meet the firm's shortfall. Nick Buckles made the comments to the Home Affairs Select Committee after 3,500 extra troops had to be deployed to meet the firm's shortfall.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said it was no time for a "witch-hunt" but "contingency plans" were in place if G4S further failed to deliver. Locog chairman Lord Coe said it was not for him to say if he should resign.
It has emerged police have also helped fill gaps left by the company. It has emerged police have also helped fill gaps left by GS4.
Mr Buckles, who has already apologised for the shortfall, told MPs he was "very sorry" for what had happened.
When asked why he was still in the post, Mr Buckles said: "It's not about me; it's about delivering the contract. I'm the right person to ensure that happens.
"As CEO of the group, I am accountable for the delivery of this contract."
Mr Buckles said his team informed him that there were problems with recruitment on 3 July.
He said it was difficult as the numbers changed on a daily basis but as they "dug into data day by day we realised the pipeline and people we thought we could deliver, we couldn't".
Mr Buckles said he was "shocked" and returned immediately from a holiday in the US.
The home secretary said she was alerted on 11 July.
There have been a number of developments as preparations for the Games continue:There have been a number of developments as preparations for the Games continue:
In the latest flashpoint involving G4S, the BBC understands only 20 members of its security staff from 300 originally contracted have turned up for various Olympic duties in Surrey.In the latest flashpoint involving G4S, the BBC understands only 20 members of its security staff from 300 originally contracted have turned up for various Olympic duties in Surrey.
Their tasks include guarding ticketed venues at Box Hill, where thousands are expected to watch cyclist Mark Cavendish go for Britain's first gold medal on Saturday 28 July.Their tasks include guarding ticketed venues at Box Hill, where thousands are expected to watch cyclist Mark Cavendish go for Britain's first gold medal on Saturday 28 July.
However, G4S insists it has "many more than 20" members of staff there.However, G4S insists it has "many more than 20" members of staff there.
Meanwhile, Locog chairman Lord Coe has said it is not time to abandon the security company.
Speaking at a press conference in the Olympic Park, he said it was not for him to say whether Mr Buckles should resign, adding that security had not been compromised.
Commenting on the security situation following G4S's staffing problems, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the "basic plan" for the Games remained "exactly the same", albeit with "a different mix of people".Commenting on the security situation following G4S's staffing problems, Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Chris Allison told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that the "basic plan" for the Games remained "exactly the same", albeit with "a different mix of people".
Mr Allison, who is the national Olympic security co-ordinator, added: "In the event of a major incident happening, everybody understands that the police will take over and run that major incident while supported by everybody else."Mr Allison, who is the national Olympic security co-ordinator, added: "In the event of a major incident happening, everybody understands that the police will take over and run that major incident while supported by everybody else."
'Quick reaction''Quick reaction'
Theresa May told the Commons on Monday that G4S had "repeatedly" promised they would exceed targets.Theresa May told the Commons on Monday that G4S had "repeatedly" promised they would exceed targets.
The home secretary reiterated that the government only knew on Wednesday that there would not be enough G4S security guards and had reacted quickly.The home secretary reiterated that the government only knew on Wednesday that there would not be enough G4S security guards and had reacted quickly.
In her statement to MPs, Mrs May denied the company had "deliberately deceived" the government, insisting the firm's problem was "workforce supply and scheduling".In her statement to MPs, Mrs May denied the company had "deliberately deceived" the government, insisting the firm's problem was "workforce supply and scheduling".
The prime minister's official spokesman said David Cameron was involved in the decision to deploy extra soldiers.The prime minister's official spokesman said David Cameron was involved in the decision to deploy extra soldiers.
Mr Buckles, who is due to appear before the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, has said he is "bitterly disappointed" at his company's failure to meet the terms of its contract. G4S, by its own admission, stands to lose up to £50m on the contract, worth a total of about £280m, after being unable to provide the 10,000 staff it had been contracted to deliver.
The company, by its own admission, stands to lose up to £50m on the contract, worth a total of about £280m, after being unable to provide the 10,000 staff it had been contracted to deliver.
Keith Vaz, who chairs the Home Affairs Select Committee, said the hearing was an attempt to find out all the facts.Keith Vaz, who chairs the Home Affairs Select Committee, said the hearing was an attempt to find out all the facts.
He said it was important to hear G4S's explanation for its shortcomings, as well as hearing from other parties, such as Locog.He said it was important to hear G4S's explanation for its shortcomings, as well as hearing from other parties, such as Locog.
''This is not the end, it's only the beginning,'' he said.''This is not the end, it's only the beginning,'' he said.
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed army officials have met G4S over security.The Ministry of Defence has confirmed army officials have met G4S over security.
Police, meanwhile, have had to deploy extra officers at short notice from eight UK forces to do Olympic security work after the company's staff failed to turn up to venues.Police, meanwhile, have had to deploy extra officers at short notice from eight UK forces to do Olympic security work after the company's staff failed to turn up to venues.
G4S said security was tightened at venues before staff were assigned but that this was being rectified over the "coming days" and should lead to the withdrawal of police from roles assigned to private security.G4S said security was tightened at venues before staff were assigned but that this was being rectified over the "coming days" and should lead to the withdrawal of police from roles assigned to private security.
Greater Manchester Police had to deploy officers to provide security at a hotel in Salford where four Olympic football teams will stay - after only 17 of an expected 56 G4S staff turned up for work.Greater Manchester Police had to deploy officers to provide security at a hotel in Salford where four Olympic football teams will stay - after only 17 of an expected 56 G4S staff turned up for work.
Will you be working with G4S on Olympic security? Did you apply for a job with G4S? Please send us your comments and experiences using the form below.Will you be working with G4S on Olympic security? Did you apply for a job with G4S? Please send us your comments and experiences using the form below.