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Mr. Redmond
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will list the duties and activities of the chief inspector of transport security; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. McLoughlin
The chief inspector of transport security was appointed on 1 November 1990. His duties are to develop the necessary programme on the maritime side and oversee the implementation of aviation and maritime security measures. He also provides a source of advice on security matters in other forms of transport. In particular, he contributes advice on the security of channel tunnel operations.