§ Mr. Cohenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department for what purpose his Department receives personal information from the television licensing records from the computer system of the Broadcasting Receiving 889W Licensing Centre at Bristol; to whom this personal information is sent, whether processed or not; and for what purpose.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe National TV Licence Records Office maintains computerised television licensing records on the Home Office's behalf. The Home Office obtains personal information from these to deal with inquiries put directly or through the Records Office by members of the public or hon. Members acting on their behalf about the way the television licence requirements apply or have been applied in their particular case. This information is not disclosed to any third party.