Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Thursday, 27 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 March 2003. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 10 March 2003 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what consideration he has given to the impact of the potential use of hand-held surface to air missiles on aviation security.

Answer: John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what consideration he has given to the impact of the potential use of hand-held surface to air missiles on aviation security. [100721] Mr. Jamieson: My Department's approach is to manage the risk to the industries arising from the threat of a terrorist attack. The security measures imposed seek to minimise the industries' vulnerabilities while recognising operational realities. The Government's aim is to set the measures to counter the risk. All the security programmes are kept under continuous review. It is not our practice to detail the required security measures for obvious reasons.

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