§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with the Association of Chief Constables concerning the impact of the impending new charging system for Home Office forensic science laboratory work on the efficiency of large scale murder inquiries using(a) DNA testing and (b) other exhaustive advanced forensic technology.
§ Mr. Peter LloydDiscussions have taken place between senior managers in the forensic science service and representatives of the Association of Chief Police Officers about the impact of the new charging systems on the full range of services provided for the police by the service. Discussions on specific requests take place locally.