Written question asked by Janet Anderson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 November 1996 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: What plans he has to improve the system of vetting those working with children. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Ms Janet Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to improve the system of vetting those working with children. [939] Mr. Maclean: The Police Bill makes provision for criminal record checks giving details of convictions and cautions recorded centrally to be available for all who have regular contact with children whether as employees, trainees or volunteers. Where access is both regular and unsupervised, additional information will be provided from local police records including details of convictions for minor offences and relevant non-conviction information. 23. Ms Corston: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to improve the system of vetting those working with children. [940]

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