1.4m pounds security for Musharraf

Thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money has been spent protecting former Pakistaniu00a0president Pervez Musharraf following his move to Britain, it was revealed yesterday.

The ex-leader has received round-the-clock protection at his u00a31.4million penthouse apartment in London since he was ousted last year.

He is guarded by eight special protection officers from Scotland Yard and his own team of retired Pakistani commandos, sources said.

'Our pensioners don't get security, so how can we pay for an old general who wants to enjoy himself in London?' said Labour's Lord Ahmed.

'I also believe if he remains in this country, he is a threat to peace and public order.'

Mr Musharraf, who has been the target of assassination attempts, moved into the flat in Edgware Road after his nine-year rule in Pakistan ended last August.

He is said to enjoy trips to the Dorchester Hotel and is driven in a bullet-proof car.

Lord Ahmed, who wants the Government to distance itself from Mr Musharraf, said he was collecting evidence of possible war crimes committed by the 66-year-old.