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Written question asked by David Ruffley (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by Meg Hillier (Labour) on Monday, 6 October 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Genetics: Databases

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the answer of 8 January 2008, Official Report, column 454W, on genetics: databases, how many people have had their DNA profile removed from the national DNA database since January 2008.
Answer

Between 1 January and 31 August 2008, 148 subject profile records were deleted from the NDNAD under the exceptional case procedure (i.e. following a request to the chief officer of the responsible force from the person concerned). This covers records loaded by English and Welsh forces only.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220917; 480 c139W
Session
2007-08
Related items
Genetics: Databases
Tuesday, 8 January 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Databases Genetics
Link
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