Written question asked by Patrick Mercer (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 July 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 19 July 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether he plans to put in place measures to counter transport operator identity crime. (Holding answer 16 July 2004).

Answer: Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport whether he plans to put in place measures to counter transport operator identity crime. [184606] Mr. Jamieson: Security measures in place to manage the terrorist threat to the transport system vary according to the mode of transport and the threat. Where appropriate, such measures include the security screening of transport operators and the checking of their identity on entry to a restricted zone.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 184606; 424 c23W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Crime prevention Personation Staff Proof of identity Terrorism Security Transport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk