HC Deb 09 March 1989 vol 148 c607W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how his Department is evaluating the effects and use of its guidance on child abuse issued to the police in July 1988.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

My right hon. Friend has asked HM inspectorate of constabulary, as part of its annual force inspections, to discuss with chief officers and to report to him on the implementation of Home Office circular 52/1988.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether his Department's guidance to police officers on child abuse issued in July 1988 is available to(a) hon. Members and (b) the public.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

Yes. A copy of Home Office circular 52/1988 on the investigation of child sexual abuse, which was issued on 6 July 1988, was placed in the Library. Copies are available to members of the public on request.

Mr. Allen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many times the inter-departmental working group on child sexual abuse has met.

Mr. David Mellor

I have been asked to reply. Eight times.