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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 November 2017. It was answered by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 November 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Forensic Science

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, further to Written Ministerial Statement HCWS265 for what reasons the Forensic Science Regulator has no statutory powers to enforce standards and whether she plans to introduce such powers.

Answer

The Government is committed to giving the Forensic Science Regulator statutory powers as soon as the parliamentary timetable allows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115006
Session
2017-19
Related items
Toxicology
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Forensic science Misconduct Standards Forensic Science Regulator
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk