HC Deb 31 January 1989 vol 146 c192W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what involvement his Department has had in the Broxtowe child sex abuse case; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

In this case the Department disclosed to the police, in confidence, details held about named individuals. This is in accordance with its policy that disclosure may be made to the police in any case which involves serious crime. Also, the Department provided information, including a written statement, to the police in connection with alleged associated offences in which the Department has an interest.