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Police National Database

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 18 November 2025UIN 88467

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79669 on Police National Database, what options for future delivery of the Police National Database transformation programme she is considering.

Answered by Sarah Jones

The Home Office is currently considering a variety of options for future delivery of the Police National Database transformation programme. Information will be issued once a decision has been taken. The Home Office is unable to provide further information at this stage.

Service continuity of this vital intelligence system and critical national infrastructure is our primary concern and that will enable the long-term development and modernisation of our national intelligence capabilities.

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