§ Mr. CatonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland for what purposes his Department requires a birth certificate to402W be furnished by (a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for employment and contracts and (d) other persons. [120314]
§ Dr. ReidThe Scotland Office requires the production of a birth certificate or similar documentary evidence for one or more of the following reasons:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of eligibility under the Civil Service nationality
- rules Proof of age.