Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2009.

Criminal Records Bureau

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government when an adult accompanying children on an arranged visit is accommodated by the same host family as the children on the visit, whether the host family is required to have a Criminal Records Bureau check.

Answer: I refer the noble Lord to my previous Answer on 26 November (Official Report, col. WA 341). In addition, I am aware that groups such as the Watoto children's charity, which the noble Lord supports, have asked about how the forthcoming vetting and barring scheme will work for adults from overseas on short visits to the UK, who during their visit have contacts with UK children which bring the visiting adult into the scope of that scheme. Officials are liaising with these groups on a way forward.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 660; 706 c196WA
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Schools: Overseas Visits
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Children Families Protection Vetting Criminal Records Bureau Educational exchanges
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