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Proceeding contribution from Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 17 November 2005. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the problem he faces on Sunday mornings, which I recognise as an issue for many people who help and support young people in sport and voluntary service. I accept that it is necessary to re-examine how people who assist young people in sport are required to submit to multiple tests on their background and suitability, and the Government will do that. However, I hope that he accepts that it is not simply a question of saying that that area must be deregulated, because we have seen several disturbing cases in which regulation has failed, with disturbing—even tragic—consequences. It is necessary to strike the right balance, but I sympathise with him on that point.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c1118 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Voluntary organisations Regulation Voluntary work
Link
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