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Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 July 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
If he will list in respect of those lists of convicted sex offenders held by his Department which may be consulted (a) the number of names on each list currently, (b) those who have access to each list, (c) what the lists are used for, (d) how long it takes on average to check a reference with such lists, (e) under what circumstances people are placed on the lists and (f) how the procedure described in (e) above is conveyed to local authorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36527; 281 c234-5W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Children Disclosure of information Databases Vetting Voluntary organisations Sexual offences Safety Social services