Written question asked by Debra Shipley (Labour) on Thursday, 27 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 February 2005. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 7 February 2005 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what timetable has been set for the extension of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme to all NHS workers; and what plans are in place to ensure that extension is effective.

Answer: Ms Shipley: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what timetable has been set for the extension of the Protection of Vulnerable Adults scheme to all NHS workers; and what plans are in place to ensure that extension is effective. [213295] Mr. Hutton: Options for extending the protection of vulnerable adults scheme to the national health service are currently under consideration. I will inform the hon. Member of the decision in due course.

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