Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 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 plans he has for the introduction of (a) basic criminal records disclosure and (b) the Protection of Vulnerable Adults List.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for the introduction of (a) basic criminal records disclosure and (b) the Protection of Vulnerable Adults List. [126821] Paul Goggins: The priority for the Criminal Records Bureau is to ensure that the demand for higher level disclosures is fully met; to this end we have announced proposals for the introduction of checks on care workers starting in October. The Basic Disclosure service will not be introduced until this objective has been achieved. Moreover, we are considering the Independent Review Team's proposal that applications for Basic Disclosures should be routed through Register Bodies. In the event that the Government decides to proceed, it would be necessary to amend Part 5 of the Police Act 1997 before the change could be implemented. We are working with the Department of Health to implement the Protection of Vulnerable Adults (POVA) list as soon as practicable.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 126821; 409 c974W;409 c971W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal records Protection Mental capacity Vetting Criminal Records Bureau
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk