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, what amendment he intends to make to the School Governance (Constitution) Regulations to abolish the requirement for Criminal Records Bureau checks,.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what amendment he intends to make to the School Governance (Constitution) Regulations to abolish the requirement for Criminal Records Bureau checks. [80037] Mr. Miliband: The School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2003 are currently out for consultation. The suggested wording in Schedule 6 on disqualifying governors from holding, or continuing to hold, office is triggered by an individual's refusal to agree to an application being made for a criminal records certificate when a request is made. While this wording does not in itself require all governors or potential governors to automatically undergo a Criminal Records Bureau check we will consider whether this disqualification should be removed or reworded before the Regulations are laid next spring.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 80037; 392 c692W;392 c721W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal records Governing bodies Vetting Schools Criminal Records Bureau
Legislation: School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2003
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk