§ Mr. Whitakerasked the President of the Board of Trade how many thefts are known to have taken place at London Airport in each of the last five years; and what measures he will take to improve security.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuI understand from the British Airports Authority that the figures are as follows:
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Year No. of thefts Value £ s. d. 1963 … 857 212,880 14 5 1964 … 957 212,337 6 9 1965 … 934 307,468 2 1 1966 … 1,105 331,832 9 8 1967 … 1,133 357,223 13 6 Measures for security are the responsibility of the British Airports Authority and their Constabulary. However, I am considering the tabling of an amendment to the Civil Aviation Bill when it comes before the Commons to strengthen the B.A.A.'s powers to achieve an adequate degree of security at the cargo area shortly to be opened at Heathrow Airport.