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Written question asked by Andrew Hunter (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 10 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will instruct the Essex Constabulary to give to Mr Jeremy Bamber's solicitors all audio tapes in its possession relating to events at White House Farm, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, 7th August 1985.
Answer

Mr. Hunter: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will instruct the Essex Constabulary to give to Mr. Jeremy Bamber's solicitors all audio tapes in its possession relating to events at White House Farm, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, 7 August 1985. [204678] Ms Blears: The disclosure of information held by Essex Constabulary is a matter for the Chief Officer of the force, unless otherwise instructed to do so by a court. If the information requested is available under the access provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 or the Freedom of Information Act 2000 then Mr. Bamber may have his own rights to gain access to such information under this legislation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
204678; 428 c1556W;428 c1554W
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Disclosure of information Prisoners Essex Police Bamber, Jeremy
Link
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