HC Deb 28 January 1986 vol 90 cc483-4W
Mr. Marlow

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how may foreign nationals, by nationality, not working for or associated with foreign airlines are permitted to carry firearms at Heathrow.

Mr. Hurd

I understand from the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis that an operations manager, who is a Zimbabwean employed by the British Airports Authority, holds a firearm certificate in connection with the performance of duties at Heathrow. This authorises the possession of pistols specially designed to scare birds.