HL Deb 15 October 1996 vol 574 c207WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will ensure that all passengers and luggage carried by Eurostar are searched effectively to diminish the risk of terrorist bomb attacks.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Transport (Viscount Goschen)

All passengers and luggage carried by Eurostar are already liable to search. EPS are required to search a percentage of passengers and baggage—the percentage varies depending on the levels of threat and risk as assessed by Government agencies.