Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2003. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consultation was held with the voluntary sector in relation to the increase in fees for Criminal Records Bureau checks; what factors underlay the decision to make the increases; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to 8 July 2003, 408 c721W and 5 June 2003, 406 c27-9WS.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what consultation was held with the voluntary sector in relation to the increase in fees for Criminal Records Bureau checks; what factors underlay the decision to make the increases; and if he will make a statement. [124790] Paul Goggins: With regard to consultation with the voluntary sector I refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Hull, North (Mr. McNamara) on 8 July 2003, Official Report, column 721W. In respect of the factors underlying the fee increase, I refer the hon. Member to the written statement made by my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on 5 June 2003, Official Report, columns 27-29WS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 124790; 409 c962W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal records Fees and charges Vetting Voluntary organisations Criminal Records Bureau
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