Gary Higgins on airport security at Heathrow

Title

Gary Higgins on airport security at Heathrow

Genre

Interview; Technical

TX Date

16 Jan 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:01:25

Description

Police Superintendent Gary Higgins on increases in airport security at Heathrow due to the possibility of conflict in Iraq. Higgins says they may bar non-travellers from the terminals. Technical sounds follow as the microphone is left on. Home Secretary Kenneth Baker wants to emphasise that officers present are directly under the control of the Police. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Kenneth Baker; Gary Higgins

Keywords

London; Airports; Heathrow Airport; Terrorism; Police; UK; Security; Air safety; Army; Safety measures

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