Written question asked by Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Independent Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2008.

Surveillance

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:Further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 22 July (WA 281), what was the outcome of the recent review of official surveillance powers carried out by the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Home Office.

Answer: I believe the noble Lord is referring to the Lord President of the Council's Written Statement (Official Report, 22 July 2008; col. WS 143) that the Government were reviewing those public authorities that had access to covert investigatory powers to ensure that they had a continuing and justifiable requirement for them. The review will be completed shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5438; 704 c56WA
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Regulation of Investigatory Powers
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Subjects: Powers Public bodies Surveillance
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