Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Friday, 17 October 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 October 2008. It was answered by Alan Campbell (Labour) on Thursday, 6 November 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Genetics: Databases

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) how many people had a DNA sample removed from the national DNA database in (a) 2007 and (b) 1997;

Answer: In relation to the number of records removed from the national DNA database each year, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Cardiff, Central (Jenny Willott) on 6 October 2008, Official Report, columns 136-38W.In relation to the number of people who have requested the removal of their record from the national DNA database, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Pendle (Mr. Prentice) on 2 July 2008, Official Report, columns 909-10W.

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