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Written question asked by Jenny Willott (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 18 June 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 June 2008. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Departmental Vetting

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what procedures his Department follows for checking the criminal records of employees; and if he will make a statement;
Answer

All successful applicants for posts in HM Treasury are required to undergo appropriate security vetting procedures, including criminal record checks. The other detailed information requested can be obtained only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
478 c384W;478 c386W; 213133
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Vetting Treasury
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk