Written question asked by Lord Jones (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Howard of Lympne (Conservative) on Monday, 16 December 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What notification he received of the decision of the Chief Constable of Merseyside to tap the office telephone of Ms Alison Halford when employed by the Merseyside Police Authority.

Answer: Mr. Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for The Home Department, what notification he received of the decision of the chief constable of Merseyside to tap the office telephone of Ms Alison Halford when employed by the Merseyside Police Authority; and if he will make a statement. [8856] Mr. Howard: It is not the practice of the Government to confirm or deny allegations that interception has taken place in any particular case. Any decision by a chief constable to monitor calls on a private telecommunications system operated by the police is an operational matter which would not require notification to the Home Office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8856; 287 c456W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Equality Gender Police Telephone tapping Merseyside Police Authority Halford, Alison