§ Mr. LloydTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to help local authority social services meet charges incurred by criminal record checks from the Criminal Records Bureau. [25780]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 11 January 2002]: The cost of certificates will be charged to the individual on whom the check is sought, although there is nothing to stop an employer such as a local authority reimbursing the individual if they so wish.