Written question asked by Ivan Lawrence (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 March 1995. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 March 1995 on behalf of the Home Office.

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Home Office

Question

Statement on what plans he has to grant government departments and agencies direct access to criminal records held on the Police National Computer for security vetting purposes. - Includes fact that have agreed with Association of Chief Police Officers that limited direct access to criminal record information held on police national computer will be allowed to 6 departments and agencies and gives list.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

257 c200W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Data protection Criminal records Executive agencies Association of Chief Police Officers Government departments National security Vetting Police national computer