§ Mr. David MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what representations he has received about the organisation of the security procedures in the United Kingdom domestic flights section at terminal 1 at Heathrow airport, especially at busy periods, and about the implications for delays of the current non-utilisation of available equipment; what action he has taken as a result; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter BottomleyWe have received one approach about this. The question of how many X-ray machines and archway metal detectors are provided at airports, and how many are staffed and operational at any given time, is entirely a matter for the airport authorities and the airlines.