Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 31 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Wills (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2000 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, what reports have been received by his Department of indecent approaches towards children at school through (a) Internet chat rooms and (b) e-mail. (Holding answer 6 November 2000).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what reports have been received by his Department of indecent approaches towards children at school through (a) Internet chat rooms and (b) e-mail. [136211] Mr. Wills: [holding answer 6 November 2000]: My Department has not received any reports of indecent approaches towards children through Internet chat rooms or emails. Schools deal with the improper use of e-mail through their normal disciplinary procedures, involving the police where appropriate. The DfEE ensures that information and advice are provided to parents and teachers who have to deal with any problem directly.

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