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Written question asked by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 February 2007. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2007 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Paediatrics: Vetting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many paediatricians working in hospitals in England have an up-to-date Criminal Records Bureau certificate clearing them to work with children.
Answer

This information is not held centrally. It is the responsibility of individual employers to carry out Criminal Records Bureau checks when employing any staff working with children, including paediatricians, in order to satisfy themselves that they are safe to carry out this type of work. NHS Employers provides guidance to employers on this matter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
458 c868W; 122911
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Vetting Paediatrics
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk