HL Deb 26 April 1993 vol 545 cc2-3WA
Lord Carter

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, under the Data Protection Act 1984, farmers have the right to receive a copy of the information relating to their farm retained on Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food computers as a part of the Integrated Administration and Control System.

Earl Howe

The information held by the Ministry on computer under the Integrated Administration and Control System will be governed by the Data Protection Act 1984, and farmers will have access to the relevant information in accordance with the provisions of that Act.