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Written question asked by Joan Humble (Labour) on Thursday, 3 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 2005. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Monday, 14 November 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Services (Training)

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what guidance he has issued to the Army Personnel Centre in Glasgow concerning vetting procedures for military and civilian instructors at initial training establishments.
Answer

While no specific guidance has been issued to the Army Personnel Centre (APC) concerning vetting for military instructors at initial training establishments, the APC has procedures in place to confirm the suitability of an individual selected for this type of employment.Civilian instructors are managed by the Army Training and Recruiting Agency and screened for their suitability by the Defence Vetting Agency.There is currently no requirement for either military or civilian instructors to undergo Criminal Records Bureau Employment Checks. However, this policy is currently under review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26289; 439 c907W;439 c907W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Army Staff Vetting Training Army Personnel Centre
Link
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