HC Deb 16 June 1997 vol 296 c2W
Mr. Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to regulate the use of footage obtained from CCTV cameras. [3392]

Mr. Michael

Most public space closed circuit television systems are already regulated by codes of practice as are any systems which receive financial assistance from the Home Office. We wish to encourage best practice but will be prepared to consider the arguments on the principle and practicalities of statutory regulation of CCTV to underpin the existing codes of practice.