§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many applications have been made by Government Departments to the Data Protection Registrar in the course of the last three years. [3306]
§ Mr. SackvilleI understand from the Data Protection Registrar that information about the number of applications for registration from Government Departments is not readily available. The registrar has, however, identified 802 register entries relating to Government Departments headed by members of the Cabinet or other Ministers. Registration is for a period of three years.