§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport in how many instances in the last five years an applicant for goods vehicle and public service vehicle licence has received a licence despite having a criminal record. [10192]
§ Mr. NorrisThe information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport (1) what steps he is taking to ensure that schools and local education authorities check school bus drivers' credentials, including any criminal convictions, with the police; [10190]
(2) what steps he is taking to improve liaison between the police, schools and local education authorities concerning checking applications for school bus drivers and similar positions. [10191]
§ Mr. NorrisIndividual schools and local education authorities are responsible for checking the credentials of all those who work with children in their charge and for appropriate liaison with police forces.