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Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2008. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 February 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Benefit: Personal Records

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer on what basis the police are conducting an investigation into the loss of child benefit data at HM Revenue and Customs; and whether it is classified as a criminal investigation.
Answer

I refer the right hon. Gentleman to the Chancellor's statement to the House of 20 November 2007, Official Report, column 1101W, in which the Chancellor confirmed he instructed the then Chairman of HMRC to call in the police on 14 November 2007.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
472 c612W; 183705
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Child benefit Personal records
Link
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