Written question asked by Sandra Gidley (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 20 November 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to assist voluntary youth organisations by meeting the cost of Criminal Record Bureau charges from public funds.

Answer: Sandra Gidley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to assist voluntary youth organisations by meeting the cost of Criminal Record Bureau charges from public funds. [138301] Mr. Charles Clarke: It has always been the intention that, when the Criminal Records Bureau comes on stream, it will be expected to recover its costs through charges that it makes in relation to the certificates that it issues, on application, to individuals. Voluntary organisations, and employers, will be able to reimburse applicants if they so wish. Waiving charges in respect of those applying from the voluntary sector, or from part of the sector, would inevitably increase the cost to the public purse or for other applicants. We have made clear our determination to keep fees as low as possible. An impact assessment will address the implications for the voluntary sector and others.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c87W; 138301
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Criminal records Costs Fees and charges Vetting Voluntary organisations Criminal Records Bureau Youth organisations
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