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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord West of Spithead (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2008.


Passports: Belfast Office

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they will review any security implications relating to first and second phase sub-contracting of administrative duties in the British Passport Office in Belfast.
Answer

Security implications relating to first and second phase sub-contracting are taken very seriously across the Identity and Passport Service, which includes the Belfast regional office. All first and second phase sub-contracted staff may only commence employment with IPS having achieved a security clearance through the Home Office Vetting Unit. Compliance with this policy is assured on a periodic basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
705 c256-7WA; 6255
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Contracts Belfast Security Identity and Passport Service
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk