LONDON The provision of security by Scotland Yard to former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf was the subject of heated debate in the House of Lords.

Talking to DawnNews, Lord Nazir Ahmed, a member of the British Parliament confirmed that five to six officers will accompany Musharraf wherever he goes. Quoting sources, Lord Ahmed said the detail would comprise of Scotland Yard agents.

The British MP said he has put down some questions in the house of Lord's to ask her Majesty's government whether Musharraf has been granted this protection.

Lord Nazir further raised the question of whether this sort of security is provided to other former heads of states, and if there is some contribution by the Pakistani government in Musharraf's case.

Lord Nazir further added that this might be a personal request by Musharraf.

However, the question remains who will pay for the service?

Nazir alleged Musharraf bought flats worth of 1.4 million pounds in the UK and keeping as many as six bodyguards is a question that has to be brought under the microscope.

Nazir described the situation as 'not normal' and that it 'concerned him.'