Independent Safeguarding Authority

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Children, Schools and Families – in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 12 October 2009.

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Photo of Edward Balls Edward Balls Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families 2:30, 12 October 2009

Today sees the launch of the first stage of the new vetting and barring scheme. I can tell the House that arrangements are on track for the implementation of ISA registration by individuals from July next year. In advance of that, I have asked Sir Roger Singleton to look again at the definition of "frequent and intensive contact" with children that will trigger the requirement for individuals to register. He will report to me in December.