HC Deb 11 March 2003 vol 401 cc199-200W
John McDonnell

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consideration he has given to the impact upon the Metropolitan Police Service of the potential use of hand-held surface to air missiles on aviation security.[100719]

Mr. Blunkett

Action has been taken to secure the critical ground around airports and full consideration is being given to the impact on the Police Service of this threat.

This is a sensitive issue, on which it is naturally important to avoid providing information which could be of assistance to terrorists.

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