Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 February 2005. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 21 February 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her policy is on the deletion of e-mails by her Department; when this policy last changed; and how. - Guidance issued to all departments in July 2004, copy in the Library.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her policy is on the deletion of e-mails by her Department; when this policy last changed; and how. [208681] Alun Michael: Guidance issued from the Head of the Home Civil Service to all departments in July 2004 provided a clear cross-departmental approach to the handling of e-mail correspondence, and a copy is available in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 208681; 431 c51W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Government departments Email
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk