Written question asked by Colin Pickthall (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 October 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2003 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, how many employees in the education service require CRB checks; what the total cost of those checks is; and who pays for them. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Pickthall: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many employees in the education service require CRB checks; what the total cost of those checks is; and who pays for them. [133301] Mr. Miliband: All new employees in the education service who have regular contact with children require a CRB check on appointment and some staff need to be checked when they move between posts. Fees for CRB checks are set at 24 for a Standard Disclosure and 29 for an Enhanced Disclosure. Disclosures for volunteers are free of charge. I am not able to provide information on numbers of employees or the total costs involved as my Department does not hold this information. The cost of Disclosures falls to individuals, but some employers may decide to pay the fee on their behalf.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133301; 411 c590W;411 c594W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Criminal records Costs Fees and charges Education Vetting Criminal Records Bureau
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk