§ Mr. Ian TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether any recent reviews have been undertaken by his Department as to the procedures relating to security clearance of diplomatic baggage; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudeIn consultation with the Department of Transport, we recently reviewed security measures at United Kingdom airports. As a result, all diplomats going airside are now liable to be asked to submit to search. This includes their baggage. Diplomatic bags are not subject to search of any kind.