Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 June 1988. It was answered by Viscount Hailsham (Conservative) on Friday, 17 June 1988 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To give the legislation & other powers under which police claim the authority to vet members of the public; & to summarise the reasons why such vetting takes place. - Includes ref to section 17 of the consolidated circular to the police on crime & kindred matters & in Home Office circular 45/1986 in the Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

135 c328W;135 c324W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Disclosure of information Databases Police Powers Vetting