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Written question asked by David Davis (Conservative) on Friday, 1 May 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 2020. It was answered by Kit Malthouse (Conservative) on Monday, 11 May 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Biometrics Commissioner and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: Public Appointments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has for the future of the roles of (a) Surveillance Camera Commissioner and (b) Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material.

Answer

The appointment of a Surveillance Camera Commissioner and Commissioner for the Retention and Use of Biometric Material is under consideration and will be made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments (Governance Code), and take account of any possible implications for legal proceedings.

We are committed to empowering the police to use technologies like biometrics within a strict legal framework and will update parliament on our plans shortly.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
41893
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Public appointments Surveillance Camera Commissioner Biometrics Commissioner
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk