§ Sandra OsborneTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what arrangements he has made for consultation on the regulation of access to communications data. [72295]
§ Mr. Blunkett[holding answer 23 July 2002]We are considering how best to carry out the consultation exercise on the regulation of access to communications data to ensure a wide-ranging and detailed debate of the issues raised and how to balance the individual's right to privacy with legitimate arrangements to safeguard national security and protect the public.