§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he is satisfied that the confidential nature of the work of health visitors will be protected under clause 10 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill.
§ Mr. MayhewMy right hon. Friend has undertaken to prepare amendments to clause 10 of the Police and Criminal Evidence Bill to incorporate additional safeguards for those holding evidence on a confidential basis; and the Government are satisfied that the provisions of the clause will adequately protect the confidential nature of the work of health visitors and all others to whom the clause will apply.