Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the abolition of Criminal Records Bureau checks for school governors.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the abolition of Criminal Records Bureau checks for school governors. [80038] Mr. Miliband: In the light of the continuing problems being encountered by the Criminal Records Bureau, checks on school governors have been suspended for the foreseeable future. General advice was posted on the Department's School Governors' website on Monday 4 November. Further guidance for registered bodies will be issued shortly.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 392 c692W;392 c721W; 80038
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal records Governing bodies Vetting Schools Criminal Records Bureau
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk