18. At the meeting to discuss the United Kingdom's second report on its dependent territories, it was asked what kind of personal data could be stored in computers and who could hold such information (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 31). Computers are relatively new to the Island of St. Helena and are at present used only for word processing, accounting and statistical purposes. In the event that computers were in the future used for the storage of personal data, the St. Helena Government would then consider applying the United Kingdom Data Protection Act. Article 21 19. At the same meeting, a question was asked about the discretionary powers of commissioners of police in the dependent territories in respect of the conduct of public meetings (CCPR/C/SR.857, para. 64). Discretionary powers are available to the Chief of Police in St. Helena under section 33 of the Police Force Ordinance 1975. However, there has been no necessity for the present Chief of Police to invoke the powers available under this section. 20. On 30 November 1988, a Commission of Inquiry was set up by the Governor for the purpose of "inquiring into the provisions of the Police Force Ordinance 1975, and to make recommendations as to what (if any) changes should be made therein". The Commission comprised a lay advocate and the Deputy Chief of Police under the chairmanship of the Sheriff. The Commission called CCPR/C/58/Add.6 page 144 for both oral and written representations. Oral representations were heard at public meetings. The Commission submitted its recommendations in the form of a new draft police force ordinance to the Chief Secretary on 10 April 1989. One of the recommendations of the Commission included a provision for the setting up of a police authority for the purpose of supervising the operations and running of the St. Helena Police Force. The draft ordinance is now with 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the use of computers for storing personal data, the powers of police commissioners, and the setting up of a police authority. These topics are related to governance and administration, rather than economic development or natural resources. The focus is on the internal workings of the St. Helena Government and the Police Force, rather than external activities.

**Category**
Government, Law and Order