HC Deb 06 March 1997 vol 291 c700W
Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to his answer of 3 March,Official Report, column 463, in respect of charges for criminal records checks on those volunteering to assist charities, when he intends to make money available to cover the costs. [18919]

Mr. Maclean

We will consider granting free checks to specific groups, such as volunteers, when resources permit.