§ Mr. CatonTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office for what purposes her Department requires a birth certificate to be furnished by(a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for employment and contracts and (d) other persons. [120323]
§ Mr. StringerA birth certificate or similar documentary evidence may be required to be furnished by any of the above for one or more of the following reasons:
- proof of identity;
- proof of eligibility under the Civil Service nationality rules;
- proof of age.