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Written question asked by Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 July 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 October 2007. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 8 October 2007 on behalf of the Home Office.


Genetics: Databases

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2007, Official Report, column 894W, on genetics: databases, what consultations she has had with representatives of (a) the Commission for Racial Equality and (b) black and minority ethnic communities on the use of the national DNA database.
Answer

The National Policing Improvement Agency has consulted with representatives from the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), including the CRE director of legal services. The ongoing equality impact assessment of the National DNA Database will include a programme of consultation with minority communities and in particular young black people.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
154297; 464 c166W
Session
2006-07
Related items
Genetics: Databases
Monday, 11 June 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Databases Genetics
Link
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