Written question asked by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 May 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 June 2007. It was answered by Joan Ryan (Labour) on Thursday, 7 June 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.

Genetics: Databases

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people work in the National DNA Database Quality Team; what specialist training they receive; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 4 June 2007]: There are currently five members of staff working in the National DNA Database Data Quality and Integrity Team (DQIT).All members of the team are trained to use the National DNA Database (NDNAD). Three members of the team also attended a formal Police National Computer training course while working in the police service. The other two members of the team are awaiting formal PNC training.The team is extremely experienced in dealing with PNC and NDNAD issues. Three members of the team are retired police officers who between them served over 87 years in the police service; the other two members of the team between them have over 12 years experience of working for the NDNAD Service Delivery Team.

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