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Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 October 2009. It was answered by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Vetting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether members of the armed forces required to work with recruits under the age of 18 are required to undergo Independent Safeguarding Authority checks.
Answer

[holding answer 26 October 2009]: Yes. Instructors within the Phase 1 and Phase 2 training environment, and their supervisors, will be subject to the Independent Safeguarding Authority registration and monitoring requirements when they become compulsory in November 2010.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
498 c237W; 295616
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Armed forces Vetting
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk