Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 June 2003. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 June 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criminal records checks are carried out in respect of new personnel in each of the probation areas in England and Wales; and if these checks changed after the creation of the Criminal Records Bureau in April 2002.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what criminal records checks are carried out in respect of new personnel in each of the probation areas in England and Wales; and if these checks changed after the creation of the Criminal Records Bureau in April 2002. [119782] Paul Goggins: Since the creation of the Criminal Records Bureau in April 2002, all new employees who have direct contact with offenders, including probation officers, probation service officers, prison staff (including admin and clerical staff) and hostel workers are checked through the Bureau. Prior to this they were checked via the relevant police force for the Probation Area.

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