Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 November 2002. It was answered by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Monday, 4 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will announce the (a) location and (b) commencement date of the proposed pilot project to install radioactivity monitors at a British port. - (Holding answer 4 March 2002).

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he will announce the (a) location and (b) the commencement date of the proposed pilot to install radioactivity monitors at British ports. [38590] Mr. Blunkett [holding answer 4 March 2002]: As a result of the terrorist in America in September last year, reviews have been undertaken of the security arrangements to counter the new threats that now exist to this country. This has resulted in a number of new measures, initiatives and trials. For obvious reasons I do not propose to give details of them. However, I can confirm that screening is part of this overall package.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 38590; 392 c108W;392 c112W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Equipment Pilot schemes Ports Monitoring Location Radioactive materials Radioactivity Terrorism Security
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