Written question asked by Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 27 October 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2010. It was answered by Lord Herbert of South Downs (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 November 2010 on behalf of the Home Office.

Intercept Modernisation Programme

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to the oral answer from the Prime Minister of 27 October 2010, Official Report, column 310, on intercept modernisation, whether the Government plan to (a) establish a decentralised database to store communications data akin to that proposed to be collected under the intercept modernisation programme and (b) require internet service providers or other organisations to store additional communications data; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: [holding answer 1 November 2010]: As made clear in the strategic defence and security review, the Government will preserve the ability of the law enforcement, security and intelligence agencies to obtain communications data and intercept communications within the appropriate legal framework. Details of proposals including plans will be presented to Parliament in due course.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 519 c769-70W; 21029
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Engagements
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Oral questions
House of Commons
Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Databases Telecommunications
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