Written question asked by Lord Patten (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2010.

Olympic Games 2012

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government whether all pedestrians and vehicles entering the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games venues will be screened for chemical materials that could be used in any attack.

Answer: The search and screening of people, vehicles and materials entering Olympic and Paralympic venues will be an integral part of the protective security approach at these sites. The screening regime is being developed to provide an appropriate level of assurance that items that pose a threat to the Games will be detected on entry, based on risk assessment. As part of this, appropriate consideration is being given to the ability to screen for chemical materials.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1812; 717 c96WA
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Olympic Games 2012
Monday, 8 March 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Counter-terrorism Chemical weapons Pedestrians Security Vehicles Olympic Games 2012
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