Written question asked by Mark Oaten (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 May 2004. It was answered by Hazel Blears (Labour) on Monday, 24 May 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Criminal Records Bureau is permitted to access Department of Health and Department of Education and Skills List 99 records when checking the suitability of individuals for work with children. - (Holding answer 10 December 2004).

Answer: Mr. Oaten: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the Criminal Records Bureau is permitted to access Department of Health and Department of Education and Skills List 99 records when checking the suitability of individuals for work with children. [143483] Ms Blears :[holding answer 10 December 2003]: Section 115(6) of the Police Act 1997 gives provision for the Secretary of State for the Home Department to access lists held by the Department of Health and the Department for Education and Skills when checking individuals for work with children.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 143483; 421 c1408W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Children Employment Personal records Protection Vetting Criminal Records Bureau Department of Health Department for Education and Skills
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk