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Written question asked by Annette Brooke (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 5 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 July 2006. It was answered by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Chat Rooms

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what discussions he had with the Home Department on vetting chat room moderators on the internet prior to the publication of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill.
Answer

[holding answer 10 July 2006]: There has been a series of discussions between DfES and Home Office officials about the provisions in the Bill for vetting chat room moderators. These discussions have also included representatives of the industry. They have been helpful in clarifying the extent of the vetting requirement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
449 c164W; 84123
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Protection
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk