Written question asked by Lisa Nandy (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 April 2012. It was answered by Damian Green (Conservative) on Monday, 30 April 2012 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Young People

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) what discussions she has had with the (a) Equality and Human Rights Commission, (b) Secretary of State for Health, (c) Secretary of State for Education and (d) National Ethics Research Service about the age assessments dental x-ray pilot;

Answer: No discussions have been held with the Equality and Human Rights Commission on this issue. The UK Border Agency has engaged with the Department for Education and the Department of Health. Agency officials have also met with representatives of the National Research Ethics Service. The agency has received correspondence from the Chief Medical Officer, the British Dental Association and the Children's Commissioner for England. The agency has sought legal advice on the legality of the trial.

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