Written question asked by Roger Gale (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 September 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 October 1998. It was answered by Alun Michael (Labour) on Monday, 19 October 1998 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will bring forward proposals to strengthen the controls and procedures for vetting those employed and working directly or indirectly with children and young people. - Inc ref to 313 c304-5W, 4 June 1998.

Answer: Mr. Gale: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will bring forward proposals to strengthen the controls and procedures for vetting those employed and working directly or indirectly with children and young people; and if he will make a statement. [55453] Mr. Michael: On 4 June 1998, Official Report, columns 304-05, I announced the establishment of an Interdepartmental Working Group on Preventing Unsuitable People from Working with Children and Abuse of Trust. The Group has made a good start on its work and has been asked to make recommendations by the end of the year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 317 c932W; 55453
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Offences against children Vetting Young people Safeguards to Prevent Unsuitable People from Working with Children Interdepartmental Working Group