§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many local authorities currently allow parents to see school records.
§ Dr. BoysonThis information is not collected centrally.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what guidelines he has issued to local authorities on the keeping of school records; and whether he has any plans to issue new guidelines.
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§ Dr. BoysonMy right hon. Friend has not issued any guidance on this matter and has no present plans to do so.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science when the Government intend to issue their White Paper on data protection; and if this will include a statement on school records.
§ Dr. BoysonThe Government hope to publish shortly a White Paper setting out their proposals for protecting personal information processed automatically; no separate statement is planned on school records.