Aviation: Large Electronic Device Ban Debate

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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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If a person is coming through on transfer, the same rules will apply to them. Let me be absolutely clear that this is a measure that we have taken for six countries, as I am sure the noble Lord is aware. Anyone transferring through to any UK airport will be subject to the same restrictions.

Lord Skelmersdale Portrait Lord Skelmersdale (Con)
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My Lords, using an iPhone, you can turn on your central heating from some distance. Surely the same could be done with a bomb. Why are not iPhones included in the ban?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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As I already said, I will not comment on the specifics of the reasoning for this action. We monitor all issues of security and evolving threats and will continue to do so.

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