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, when his Department will publish guidance to registered bodies about the postponement of Criminal Records Bureau checks as set out in the announcement made on 1st November.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when his Department will publish guidance to registered bodies about the postponement of Criminal Records Bureau checks as set out in the announcement made on 1 November. [80020] 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: 80020; 392 c692-3W;392 c721-2W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Criminal records Governing bodies Vetting Schools Criminal Records Bureau
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk