Personal Data (Disclosure)

HC Deb 06 December 1983 vol 50 cc110-1W

Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidance is given to chief constables on approaching Government Departments to seek disclosures of personal data.

Mr. Hurd

Guidance is contained in paragraphs 1.77 to 1.88 of the Home Office consolidated circular to the police on crime and kindred matters, a copy of which is in the Library.

Mr. Ashdown

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether any names and dates of birth held by the police national computer have been verified by checking personal data held by the Department of Health and Social Security.

Mr. Hurd

Disclosure of information from the Department of Health and Social Security is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Services. I am not aware that any names or dates of birth held on the police national computer have been verified by checking personal data held by the Department of Health and Social Security.