§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what evaluation he has(a) made and (b) commissioned of the potential health risks from the use of (i) high-energy and (ii) low-energy scanning equipment for the detection of smuggled goods and substances at ports of entry. [121794]
§ Dawn PrimaroloBefore any scanning equipment is used by Customs and Excise, a full health and safety evaluation is carried out by an independent consultant to ensure compliance with all UK health and safety legislation.