To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether all border guards who will operate the new full-body scanners at Heathrow airport have been subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check. (309605)

All airport security staff who will operate the new full-body scanners have been subject to a Criminal Records Bureau check.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport when he expects the review of aviation security announced in December 2009 to report. (309429)

My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary made a statement to the House announcing the initial outcome of the review of aviation security on Tuesday 5 January 2010, Official Report, columns 28-41.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether he has made an assessment of the implications of the provisions of child protection legislation for the use of full-body scanners at Heathrow Airport. (309634)

The introduction of the scanners is a necessary additional measure in response to the heightened threat to the travelling public. Their application to passengers including children, with the proposed safeguards as to their use, is a proportionate response to the heightened threat. The use of body scanners is compatible with the Protection of Children Act 1978. The use of scanners will be subject to a code of practice which is being developed by the Department for Transport and airport operators.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what date he has set for equipping of all UK international airports with full body scanners. (309950)

We have not set such a date. However, we are discussing urgently with the airport industry the widespread roll-out of scanners at UK airports as soon as practicable.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport when the first full body scanner in a UK airport is scheduled to start operation. (309951)

The first scanner is expected to be operational at Heathrow airport within about three weeks.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport if he will assess the compatibility with child protection legislation of the operation of full body scanners in UK airports; and if he will make a statement. (309952)

The introduction of the scanners is a necessary additional measure in response to the heightened threat to the travelling public. Their application to passengers including children, with the proposed safeguards as to their use, is a proportionate response to the heightened threat. The use of body scanners is compatible with the Protection of Children Act 1978. The use of scanners will be subject to a code of practice which is being developed by the Department for Transport and airport operators.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport what funding his Department plans to make available to UK airports for the installation of full body scanners. (309953)

The funding of body scanners will be a matter for airport operators.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport when he plans to issue guidance on operating the full body scanners proposed to be installed at UK airports. (309954)

The code of practice is under urgent development and will be finalised as soon as possible.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether the body scanners to be deployed at airports will use passive millimetre wave technology. (310145)

No. The body scanners to be deployed at UK airports will use either active millimetre wave or backscatter technology.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Transport whether individuals who wish not to use body scanners at airports will be able to opt for a manual pat down search. (310146)

No. Individuals who are asked to use the body scanner but decline to do so will not be permitted to fly.