Written question asked by Phil Hope (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 April 2001. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 9 April 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if he will make a statement on his plans for regulation of club and pub doormen.

Answer: Mr. Hope: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his plans for regulation of club and pub doormen. [156038] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Private Security Industry Bill provides for the establishment of a Security Industry Authority which will have responsibility for licensing individuals employed in designated sectors of the security industry, including door supervisors. The Authority will be responsible for establishing a licensing regime for all door supervisors. This will involve setting national criteria, in consultation with the police, industry and local authorities, which will be used in deciding whether to grant a licence. Initially the criteria will involve a criminal record check, but it is envisaged that over time additional criteria relating to training and similar issues will be imposed. This aim is to ensure that only fit and proper people receive licences to operate as door supervisors. Those who do not meet the published criteria will be refused licences.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 156038; 366 c455-6W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Criminal records Licensing Private sector Public houses Vetting Security Regulation Nightclubs Door supervisors
Legislation: Private Security Industry Bill (HL) 2000/01
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