§ Mr. Cryerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will list the criminal offences which are reportable to his Department if the convicted person is a teacher; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonUnder arrangements announced by the then Home Secretary in 1973 the police are asked to report to the Department, in confidence, the convictions of teachers for certain offences, particularly those involving violence, indecency, dishonesty, drink or drugs, but excluding minor and all road traffic offences. The reports are a necessary source of information for the Department to take action under regulations that empower the Secretary of State to exclude from employment as a teacher, or as a youth service or community worker, any person he determines unsuitable on account of misconduct. All individuals concerned are notified by the Department that it is aware of their convictions.