HC Deb 12 November 2001 vol 374 c524W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what military protection is being offered to UK airports; and if he will make a statement. [14125]

Mr. Ingram

Responsibility for airport security rests with the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR), who are currently working on this issue in consultation with other Departments, including the Ministry of Defence. There are long-standing arrangements for the armed forces to provide support to the DTLR, should a specific threat arise.