HC Deb 23 January 2003 vol 398 c507W
Dr. Julian Lewis

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the threat of terrorist attack upon UK-registered vessels. [91236]

Mr. Jamieson

The Secretary of State receives advice from the Security Service who have responsibility for preparing and disseminating assessments on the terrorist threat to UK vessels. This process is ongoing and is the basis for the development of measures which provide an appropriate response.