Written question asked by Janet Anderson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 April 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 April 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: If he proposes to include the vetting of known paedophiles in his proposed White Paper on Employment Vetting; and when he expects to publish the White Paper.

Answer: Ms Janet Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he proposes to include the vetting of known paedophiles in his proposed White Paper on employment vetting; and when he expects to publish the White Paper.[24933] Mr. Maclean: The White Paper, which will be published within the next few months, will set out proposals for new arrangements for the disclosure of criminal record information. In particular, it will propose new arrangements for checks on those seeking positions which will give them access to children. We also intend to publish shortly a consultation document which will canvass the full range of measures which could improve public protection against sex offenders, including additional supervision of offenders following their release from custody.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 24933; 275 c519-20W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal records Paedophilia Vetting Sexual offences