§ Patrick MercerTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what percentage of(a) ships and (b) containers are subject to security scanning upon their arrival in British ports; [163581]
(2) what measures he has taken since 11 September 2001 to improve the level of security scanning of (a) ships and (b) container freight upon their arrival in British ports; [163582]
(3) what percentage of (a) ships and (b) containers are scanned for harmful material upon arrival in Britain at (i) major and (ii) minor ports. [163583]
§ Mr. JamiesonAs the hon. Member will understand, it is not practice to disclose details of security matters.