§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to pass on the personal details of benefit claimants to advertisers and direct mail companies. [30397]
§ Mr. HealdNone. There is a standard clause in contracts awarded by this Department that information obtained for the administration of social security benefits remains the property of the Department. All information is held in confidence and used only for the purpose for which it is collected.