§ Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department (1) when he intends to publish his proposals on the disclosure of criminal records for516W employment vetting purposes; and if he will make a statement;
(2) what plans he has for the introduction of conviction certificates for employment vetting purposes.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerWe plan to publish a White Paper outlining our proposals for new arrangements for the disclosure of criminal records in late spring. The White Paper may include the proposal that people should be able to apply for a certificate showing any convictions they may have which are unspent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Employers could then ask to see such a certificate before making a firm job offer.