Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his Answer of 22nd October 2002, 391 c221-2W, on sex offenders, what the reasons were for the delay in answering the questions; and what (a) statutory provision and (b) guidance prevents the publication by Chief Constables of information disaggregated below force level on the number of resident, registered or notified sex offenders. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department pursuant to his answer of 22 October 2002, Official Report, columns 221-22W, on sex offenders, what the reasons were for the delay in answering the questions; and what (a) statutory provision and (b) guidance prevents the publication by Chief Constables of information disaggregated below force level on the number of resident, registered or notified sex offenders. [80056] Beverley Hughes: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80056; 392 c818-9W;392 c849W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Disclosure of information Codes of practice Administrative delays Offenders Police Location Sexual offences Written questions
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk