Written question asked by Lord Pickles (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 October 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 October 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Powers of Entry: Local Authorities

Question: (2) what reasons the PDF files of the documents relating to the survey of powers of entry published on the Home Office operational policing website in July 2008 did not allow printing or copying.

Answer: The table placed in the House Library sets out the available information in relation to primary legislation. The information provided is subject to verification in the light of the work being carried out on the review of powers of entry referred to in an earlier response given to the hon. Member by my right hon. Friend (Mr. McNulty) on 21 July 2008, Official Report, column 971W. Work to develop a complete list of powers of entry under secondary legislation is currently under way. This will be published in due course as part of the review of powers of entry.The PDF files were placed in error on the website with the printing and copying restrictions. The restrictions were removed as soon as it was brought to our attention.

Secondary information