Written question asked by Damian Green (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 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, what the average cost of an individual Criminal Records Bureau check incurred by schools has been.

Answer: Mr. Damian Green: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the average cost of an individual Criminal Records Bureau check incurred by schools has been. [119430] Mr. Miliband: The cost of a CRB check falls to individuals: schools which decide to pay their fee are expected to meet this cost from within their existing budgets. The fee for both Standard and Enhanced Disclosures is currently 12. Disclosures for volunteers are free of charge. From 1 July Standard Disclosures will cost £24 and Enhanced Disclosures £29. Disclosures for volunteers will remain free of charge.

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