§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's arrangements for consulting the Data Protection Registrar during the planning stage of any initiative involving the collection, use or disclosure of personal data; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe Ministry of Defence is aware of its responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1984 and will ensure that it continues to consult the Data Protection Registrar where necessary.