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Written question asked by Mike Kane (Labour) on Thursday, 2 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2017. It was answered by Sarah Newton (Conservative) on Monday, 6 November 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Vetting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to improve the Disclosure and Barring Service checking service.

Answer

The Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) has a governance framework set out in the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 and a performance framework agreed with the Home Office. The DBS regularly reports on performance and risk to its Board and Home Office Ministers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111100
Session
2017-19
Related items
Vetting
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Vetting Disclosure and Barring Service
Link
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