HL Deb 28 January 2003 vol 643 cc144-5WA
Lord Skelmersdale

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Which, if any, part of Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act (Information) Order 2002 has yet been brought into effect. [HL1142]

Lord Filkin

Schedule 7 to the Terrorism Act 2000 (Information) Order 2002 came into force on 22 August 2002. However, routine use of the powers will not be made until the consultation on implementation of the powers has been completed. The powers have been used on a limited localised basis where there has been an operational need. This has been carried out with the full co-operation of the carriers concerned.