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Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords]

My hon. Friend makes an interesting point. A taxi firm working with children or vulnerable adults would certainly require to be checked. A local authority that is providing lists of children needs carefully to consider what it is doing. As I say, those in local authorities who are responsible for such lists will be covered by the definition of ““controlled activity””. In line with our commitment in the other place, we have brought the provision of direct payments within the definition of ““controlled activity””. That meets our intention to cover all social care staff. Amendments Nos. 60 and 65 reflect the fact that at least one local board in Wales provides in-patient and out-patient hospital services.