Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 May 1999. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 May 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, 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 employment or contracts and (d) others.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs 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 employment or contracts and (d) others. [82898] Mr. Fatchett: The Department requires those applying for employment to provide confirmation of their identity as part of the recruitment process. Most provide a passport. Contractors are required to provide confirmation of identity in order to obtain security clearance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 330 c420W;330 c414W; 82898
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Contracts Applications Civil servants Employment Staff Proof of identity Foreign and Commonwealth Office