Written question asked by Jamie Cann (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 May 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 June 1999. It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

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

Answer: Mr. Cann: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list those purposes for which his Department and its executive agencies require a birth certificate to be provided by (a) employees, (b) contractors, (c) those applying for employment and contracts and (d) other persons. [85685] Mr. Straw: Birth certificates are routinely requested as an optional form of identification for recruitment and pension purposes. They are normally required for the issue of passports and for applications to remain in the United Kingdom on the basis of marriage to a British Citizen. My Department does not normally require existing employees or contractors to provide birth certificates.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 332 c260W; 85685
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Applications Executive agencies Civil servants Employment Government departments Home Office Staff Proof of identity