§ Q26. Mrs. Joyce Butlerasked the Prime Minister who has been appointed to carry out the Government's investigation of the establishment and use of computerised data banks by Government Departments and local authorities; what are the terms of reference of the investigation; what form the report of the investigation will take; and when he expects the investigation to be completed.
§ The Prime MinisterAs a first stage an interdepartmental group under the leadership of the Home Office, is making a comprehensive survey of the categories of personal information held or likely to be held in the computer systems of Government Departments, and the rules governing its storage and use. Reports from Departments will be received by the end of the year. In the light of the results of the survey the Government will consider what further action is appropriate: and will take account of the recommendations of the Younger Committee for the private sector.