§ Mr. SandersTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is the timetable for implementation of Part V of the Police Act 1997; and if he will make a statement. [61614]
§ Mr. BoatengAs we have made clear in the past, we have decided to implement Part V of the Police Act 1997 and to establish the necessary arrangements to issue the three forms of certificate provided for under the Act. The timetable for implementation will be influenced by the very large number of certificates likely to be required. We are therefore giving careful consideration to the phasing in of certificates with priority given to the protection of children.