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Written question asked by Debra Shipley (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if the vetting of childcare workers required by the Protection of Children Act 1999 is operational.
Answer

Ms Shipley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the vetting of child care workers required by the Protection of Children Act 1999 is operational. [139161] Mr. Hutton: Yes. The requirement contained in the Protection of Children Act 1999 for child care organisations to check child care workers came into effect on 2 October 2000.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
357 c58W; 139161
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Children in care Childcare Vetting Social workers
Link
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