Written question asked by Jackie Lawrence (Labour) on Monday, 22 November 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 1999. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 1999 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, What steps the Government is taking to ensure that children and other members of the public are protected from sex offenders. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Lawrence: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government are taking to ensure that children and other members of the public are protected from sex offenders. [99704] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Government are committed to protecting children and others from sex offenders. The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 contained strong additional safeguards in the new sex offender orders and extended supervision provisions. This session we are bringing forward proposals for a scheme to prevent unsuitable people, including sex offenders, from working with children as part of the Crime and Public Protection Bill.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 99704; 340 c378W;340 c377W
Session: 1999-00
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Children Offenders Protection Sexual offences Sexual offences prevention orders