Response to Infrared Film and X-ray Machines

Can anyone explain Eurostar's inspection policy? Last summer I traveled on it (departing from Waterloo), saw the x-ray machines, but was not asked to put any of my belongings - - large luggage which would have been checked on an airplane as well as smaller "carry on" pieces - - through. There was no hand inspection either. Other passengers were having their items x-rayed. Also, can one successfully request hand inspection of film? UK and French airports always refuse such requests, in my experience.

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