Written question asked by Jamie Cann (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list those purposes for which his Department and its executive agencies require a birth certificate to be furnished by (a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for (i) employment and (ii) contracts and (d) other persons.

Answer: Mr. Cann: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list those purposes for which his Department and its executive agencies require a birth certificate to be furnished by (a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for (i) employment and (ii) contracts and (d) other persons. [73471] Mr. Spellar: The Ministry of Defence may request birth certificates from prospective employees, both service and civilian, and individuals undertaking work for the Department, to establish proof of identity. However, other official documents, such as a full 10 year passport, may be furnished as proof of identity and are normally acceptable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 73471; 326 c658W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Applications Civil servants Employment Staff Proof of identity Passports Ministry of Defence