§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he intends to implement part V of the Police Act 1997; and what plans he has to provide for the waiving or abatement of charges to volunteers for the certificates referred to in the Act. [2383]
§ Mr. MichaelWe are currently considering the detailed implications of part V of the Police Act 1997. In fulfilment of the undertaking I gave to the House during the report stage we will be consulting the voluntary sector before any final decisions are reached.