§ Mr. David EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what recent steps have been taken by his Department to tighten airline security in respect of the continuing dangers posed to British interests by the crisis in the middle east.
§ Mr. RifkindAll practical and possible steps are being taken through British airlines and the Governments of 399W countries to which they fly, to tighten aviation security. We and other Governments have developed contingency plans for further measures in the event of hostilities. Aviation security is at an unprecedentedly high level. It would not be in the public interest to reveal details.