Written question asked by Earl of Munster (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1993. It was answered by Earl Ferrers (Conservative) on Monday, 25 October 1993.

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Ferrers, Earl

Question

If, in light of new speed deterrent technology installed on M20 employing number-plate character recognition, computers could be adapted to recognise stolen or false plates or vehicles in suspected crime and to alert police.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

549 c70WA

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Criminal investigation Cameras Data processing Vehicle number plates