§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Transport what recent discussions he has had on security of United Kingdom airports; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerOn 16 July in reply to a question from my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Mr. Smith) my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State outlined some of the steps that were being taken to enhance the already high standard of security at British airports. Most of the measures to which he referred are now in place (for example, the reconciliation of passengers and baggage is now a legal requirement). We are keeping all aviation security measures continually under review; I am currently involved in discussions on security arrangements at United Kingdom airports following the attacks on EL AL check-in desks at Vienna and Rome.
§ Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for Transport if he will undertake an immediate review of recent security lapses at Manchester airport; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerManchester airport has been asked to report to my Department details of recent lapses in security and the remedial action they are taking. My Department will then consider whether any further action is necessary.