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Written question asked by Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 26 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Schools: Biometrics

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how many complaints his Department has received on the use of biometric data in schools in the last three years.
Answer

[holding answer 3 March 2010]: The Department for Children, Schools and Families does not keep a specific record of complaints received on the use of biometric data. However, a search of correspondence has identified 34 instances of concerns or objections relating to the use of biometric technologies in schools in the three years from February 2007.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c375W; 320123
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Biometrics Schools
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk