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Written question asked by Lord Dholakia (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2000.


Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question
What is the basis of the estimate announced by the Prime Minister in his speech on 31 August that a DNA database holding over 3 million samples will cover virtually the entire criminally active population. [HL 3868].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
617 c9WA; HL 3868
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Databases Genetics Identification of criminals