Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, to which (a) private sector and (b) public sector databases the Passport Service is seeking access.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to which (a) private sector and (b) public sector databases the Passport Service is seeking access. [4962] Angela Eagle: The United Kingdom Passport Service is: (a) considering a trial starting this Autumn that will involve the use of a financial sector database; and (b) considering the scope for data matching procedures with the National Insurance Contributions Office and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4962; 372 c357W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Access Databases Software Private sector Public sector United Kingdom Passport Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk