Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 April 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 April 2003 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the costs were of producing the video sent to all registered bodies detailing the application procedures of security vetting procedures for school staff. - Inc figure.

Answer: Mr. Phil Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the costs were of producing the video sent to all registered bodies detailing the application procedures of security vetting procedures for school staff. [104414] Hilary Benn: The total cost of producing the video entitled "Completing. Disclosure application forms" that was sent to all registered bodies detailing the application procedures and security vetting procedures was £34,684.74 excluding VAT. It is not aimed exclusively at those wishing to vet school staff, but at the whole range of organisations and business sectors that wish to use the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Disclosure service. The video aims to guide viewers through the application process and how to ensure that applications are handled as efficiently as possible.

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