§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if it is his intention to issue a guidance document for voluntary organisations similar to the one published by the Home Office entitled "Safe from Harm"; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 4 February 1994]The Home Office code of good practice, "Safe from Harm", contains useful information which will assist voluntary organisations in England and Wales in the selection of staff and volunteers to work with children. We are presently examining the advice in the document for its relevance to Scotland and will consider the need to issue a similar document in Scotland when that examination is complete.