HC Deb 11 February 1992 vol 203 cc442-3W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many meetings he has had with representatives from organisations about the contents of the proposed European directive on data protection; how many meetings were with organisations representing the interests of data users; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Rumbold

Ministers have had two, and officials a number of, meetings with organisations which asked to see the Home Office. All represented data users.

Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on progress towards agreement on the proposed European directive on data protection.

Mrs. Rumbold

Discussions in the Council's working group continue. The European Parliament is considering the draft directive. The European Commission is expected to produce a revised draft in the light of the views of the European Parliament.