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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 December 1997. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Monday, 22 December 1997 on behalf of the Home Office.


Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he has signed a certificate under the provisions of section 27 of the Data Protection Act 1984 with respect to those personal data which are used by the Security Service to help the police fight serious crime. - No. I have had no occasion to do so.
Answer

Mr. Cohen: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he has signed a certificate under the provisions of section 27 of the Data Protection Act 1984 with respect to those personal data which are used by the Security Service to help the police fight serious crime. [22136] Mr. Straw: No. I have had no occasion to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
22136; 303 c556W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Disclosure of information Data protection Crime Intelligence services National security Personal records MI5
Legislation
Data Protection Act 1984