HC Deb 31 March 2004 vol 419 c1410W
Patrick Mercer

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what percentage of(a) ships and (b) containers are subject to security scanning upon their arrival in British ports; [163581]

(2) what measures he has taken since 11 September 2001 to improve the level of security scanning of (a) ships and (b) container freight upon their arrival in British ports; [163582]

(3) what percentage of (a) ships and (b) containers are scanned for harmful material upon arrival in Britain at (i) major and (ii) minor ports. [163583]

Mr. Jamieson

As the hon. Member will understand, it is not practice to disclose details of security matters.