Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 March 1994. It was answered by Tom Sackville (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 March 1994 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Dept of Health

Question

How copyright can be used to protect the NHS number; and whether copyright would prevent the NHS Number being used by other Government departments, the police or security services.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

239 c831-2W

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Copyright NHS Personal records Medical records Medical cards