§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what occasions certificates under section 27 of the Data Protection Act 1984 were signed by a member of his Department; how long each certificate was valid; and in what circumstances medical records can be used for the purpose of safeguarding national security. [5338]
§ Mr. HoramNo such certificates have been signed in the Department of Health. I cannot deal in advance with the circumstances that might apply if an application for a section 27 certificate were to be made.