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Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 January 2006. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Monday, 6 February 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Child Protection

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether (a) general practitioners and (b) staff employed by general practitioners are permitted to work if they are included on the Protection of Children Act list.
Answer

A general practitioner or any member of staff employed by a general practitioner, who was identified as being included on the Protection of Children Act list, would not be permitted to work in any child-care position within the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
44901; 442 c969W;442 c969W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Abuse Health professions General practitioners Protection
Legislation
Protection of Children Act 1999
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk