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Written question asked by Lord Sheikh (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2010.


Airports: Body Scanners

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how they will deal with women who do not wish to be scanned by body scanners.
Answer

If an individual selected for scanning declines to be scanned, they will not be offered an alternative method of screening, and will not be allowed to travel. Individuals are able to request that their image is viewed by a screener of the same gender if that is their preference.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2132; 717 c335WA
Session
2009-10
Related items
Airports: Body Scanners
Thursday, 4 March 2010
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Aviation Airports Women Privacy Passengers Security
Link
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