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Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 October 2007. It was answered by Jim Fitzpatrick (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2007 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Aviation: Security

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what arrangements she has put in place to ensure that medication taken into an aircraft cabin is required by the passenger.
Answer

There are no restrictions on non-liquid medicines. Passengers may take essential liquid medicine in cabin baggage if prior agreement has been obtained from the airline and the airport to carry the medication, and the passenger provides supporting documentation from a relevant qualified medical professional.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
159470; 465 c229W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Aviation Aircraft Security
Link
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