§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Minister of State, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will list those purposes for which his Department and its executive agencies require a birth certificate to be furnished by(a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for employment or contracts and (d) other persons. [82822]
§ Mr. HoonBirth certificates are seen only in the case of new recruits. They are used to check the age and identity of the individual, and for nationality purposes. A passport will sometimes be sufficient.