Debates between Baroness Sugg and Lord Dholakia during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Thu 20th Dec 2018

Gatwick Airport

Debate between Baroness Sugg and Lord Dholakia
Thursday 20th December 2018

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Sugg Portrait Baroness Sugg
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My Lords, as I say, we are working closely with manufacturers on counterdrone technology. That was also something we spoke about in our consultation; we are working closely with the Home Office on both the technological side of counterdrone technology and the physical side.

Lord Dholakia Portrait Lord Dholakia (LD)
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My Lords, the Minister keeps saying that this is an ongoing police operation. Is there any reason why we cannot be updated this afternoon? There are a large number of passengers queueing at Gatwick Airport and I think it is right and proper that not only the public but Parliament has information about what is going on. Will she come back and give us some information later?

Baroness Sugg Portrait Baroness Sugg
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My Lords, as I said, this is an ongoing police operation and we will have to see how that develops through the day. We encourage all passengers who are due to travel from Gatwick Airport to check with their airlines before they go to the airport and also to look at the Gatwick Airport website where the most up-to-date information will be provided.