HC Deb 21 May 1996 vol 278 c100W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects to come forward with proposals to allow for wider access to criminal records; if these proposals will include proposals to stop enforced subject access under the Data Protection Act 1984; and if he will make a statement. [29701]

Mr. Maclean

The Government expect to publish a White Paper setting out our proposals for new arrangements for access to criminal record checks within the next few months.