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“We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards” quote by David Blunkett
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“We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards”

David Blunkett

About This Quote

Source Speech: UK Parliament Statement, 2015

Significant financial resources have been allocated to counter‑terrorism and border security technologies.

In simple terms: Billions spent on security tech.

Key Takeaway

Invest in robust security measures.

Themes

security government counter‑terrorism technology

Mood

concerned serious

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • policy planning
  • budget allocation
  • technology deployment

Key Concepts

risk management surveillance identity verification

Questions to Reflect On

  • How are funds measured for impact?
  • What privacy safeguards exist?
A Different Perspective

Effectiveness depends on implementation and oversight.

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