Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what plans CAFCASS has to establish protocols on information sharing with the Department of Health, the Department for Education and Skills, the National Probation Service and the Police.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what plans CAFCASS has to establish protocols on information sharing with the Department of Health, the Department for Education and Skills, the National Probation Service and the Police. [115654] Ms Rosie Winterton: CAFCASS is committed to working effectively with all agencies with responsibility for vulnerable children. Work has begun on protocols on information sharing with organisations including the Department of Health, the Department for Education and Skills, the National Probation Service and the Police. These are expected to be completed in April 2004.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 115654; 406 c304W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Children CAFCASS Protection Police National Probation Service for England and Wales Departmental coordination Department of Health Department for Education and Skills
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