HC Deb 15 December 1986 vol 107 cc425-6W
Mr. Madden

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what clothing is available at Leeds/Bradford airport, and other ports of entry in the United Kingdom for passengers to wear whilst their own clothing is being searched by Customs and Excise staff;

(2) what instructions have been issued to Customs and Excise staff at ports of entry in the United Kingdom concerning the stripping and searching of passengers; and if he will place a copy of such instructions in the Library;

(3) how many visitors to the United Kingdom including those holding a visitor's visa, have been stripped and searched at terminals three and four at Heathrow airport in the current year to date;

(4) how many men, women and young people aged under 18 years have been stripped and searched by Customs and Excise staff at Leeds/Bradford airport in the current year to date;

(5) what categories of passenger are exempt from being stripped and searched by Customs and Excise staff on arrival at United Kingdom ports of entry; and what action is taken against any passenger who refuses to agree to being stripped and searched.

Mr. Brooke

I shall let the hon. Member have replies as soon as possible.