§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will install closed circuit television cameras at the arrival gates and passport control areas of British airports. [29665]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienA trial involving the use of strategically placed closed circuit cameras has been carried out at Heathrow under a joint initiative between the British Airports Authority, Her Majesty's Customs, the police and the Immigration Service. The results of this trial are being analysed. Final decisions will be taken by Ministers, but the indications are that closed circuit television cameras can perform a valuable security role in some areas at British airports.