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Written question asked by Lord Russell-Johnston (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2007.


Aviation: Frequent Fliers

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they have given any consideration to enabling frequent fliers to obtain security clearance in advance in order to accelerate security procedures at airports.
Answer

No. It is a cornerstoneof aviation security that passengers, flight crew and ground staff, and the items they are carrying, are subjected to security screening on each and every occasion they move from landside to airside at an airport.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1231; 688 c201WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Airports Passengers Security
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk