§ Lord Weatherillasked Her Majesty's Government:
What demand forecasts the Criminal Records Bureau has made for criminal record checks by the voluntary sector. [HL3610]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonNo firm figures are available for voluntary sector demand. The voluntary sector has been included in the overall demand forecasts. The Criminal Records Bureau is conscious of the need to get an accurate picture of demand and 111WA proposes working closely with registered bodies to assess the likely demand from the voluntary sector and what types of certificate are going to be required.
§ Lord Weatherillasked Her Majesty's Government:
What estimates of the number of criminal record checks have been made by the Criminal Records Bureau for its first three years of operations; and whether they can provide a breakdown by employment sector. [HL3611]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonThe Criminal Records Bureau has recently produced demand figures for its first three years of operations. Analysis has indicated levels of demand in the region of 2.5 million for the first year, 4.6 million for the second and 5.5 million for the third. The increase for years two and three reflect the introduction of the Criminal Conviction Certificate. A breakdown by employment sector is not currently available.
§ Lord Weatherillasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will publish the demand forecasts that the Criminal Records Bureau had made for the number of criminal record checks for the first five years of its operations from June 2001 in the following categories:
- (a) Enhanced Criminal Record Check;
- (b) The Criminal Record Certificate; and
- (c) The Criminal Convictions Certificate. [HL3612]
§ Lord Bassam of BrightonDemand forecast work is ongoing. Figures will be included as part of the Criminal Records Bureau Corporate and Business Plan. This next plan covering the period from 2001–2006 will be published in April 2001.