Davies Commission Report Debate

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Department: Home Office

Davies Commission Report

Lord Rowe-Beddoe Excerpts
Wednesday 1st July 2015

(9 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Gardiner of Kimble Portrait Lord Gardiner of Kimble
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My Lords, I apologise, but we cannot have two noble Lords standing at the same time. The Cross Benches have not made a contribution as yet.

Lord Rowe-Beddoe Portrait Lord Rowe-Beddoe
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Could the Minister confirm that in his opinion Her Majesty’s Government have taken into adequate account the increased security implications for this capital city of increased flights over its administrative centre?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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My Lords, I assure the noble Lord that the issue of security through aviation—indeed through all modes—is something that the Government take very seriously. Perhaps I speak with a special interest, because I am the Minister for Aviation Security at the Department for Transport.