Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 January 2010. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 8 February 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Vetting

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families with reference to page 5 of Sir Roger Singleton's report, Drawing the line, published in December 2009, when the Government's review of the continuing need for controlled activity will be complete.

Answer: I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, written ministerial statement of 14 December 2009, Official Report, columns 50-53WS, about the publication of Sir Roger Singleton's report, "Drawing the Line", on the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), and the Government's response to Sir Roger's report, both of which are in the House Libraries.The Government's response to recommendation 9 of the report makes clear that the DCSF and the Department of Health will take forward the review of the continuing need for controlled activity together, in collaboration with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The Government will launch this review shortly.

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