§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if separate arrangements are made for the handling of secure cases with special reference to the files of hon. Members. [1079]
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the security arrangements governing the handling of taxpayer records at Oracle facilities abroad. [1073]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 30 October 1996]: The handling of confidential taxpayer data is governed by the strictest possible security arrangements to safeguard against misuse. It would not be appropriate to make public the precise safeguards which are being put in place.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the batches of taxpayer records that may be available to staff at Oracle facilities abroad may include information about any matter relevant to tax in the case of any identifiable person. [1074]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 30 October 1996]: Diagnostic and remedial work undertaken to support the self assessment computer system may at times necessitate specialist staff—either in the UK or, exceptionally, or Oracle facilities abroad—having access to copies of batches of taxpayer records. Such data will not be in a readily intelligible form.