Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 December 1998. It was answered by Andrew Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 December 1998 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.
Dept for Education and Employment
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, in how many cases convicted sex offenders have been offered placements working with children under the New Deal programme; and when he was informed of such cases. - (Holding answer 14 December 1998).
- Answer
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Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment in how many cases convicted sex offenders have been offered placements working with children under the New Deal programme; and when he was informed of such cases. [63886] Mr. Andrew Smith: [holding answer 14 December 1998]: I am not aware of any cases of convicted sex offenders being offered placements working with children under the New Deal programme. We have investigated the allegations in press articles of 8 December, but have been unable to substantiate them.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 63886; 322 c477W
- Session
- 1998-99
- Subjects
- Children Employment schemes Offences against children Vetting Sexual offences New deal schemes
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