§ Mr. Sternasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will instruct all agencies sponsored by his Department that any person employed under any scheme which involves working with children should be vetted for any previous history of child abuse or assault on children; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeThe main programmes which provide support services for young children are community programme and YTS. I am not aware of any allegations of child abuse or assault in either of these programmes. The main providers of these programmes are local authorities and voluntary organisations. The Manpower Services Commission, which administers both programmes,212W requires providers to ensure appropriate selection of those entering the programmes and to maintain an appropriate level of supervision.