Clause 9

Part of Offender Management Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 2:30 pm on 18 January 2007.

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Photo of Neil Gerrard Neil Gerrard Labour, Walthamstow 2:30, 18 January 2007

I understand the argument. Somehow, having the licence under the 2001 Act might be seen as sufficient qualification for someone employed in approved premises. I would not want to get into such a situation. Someone with just that certification might not have the other skills and qualifications that one would expect and want from someone working in approved premises. The key is what the tests are going to be. If we are not going to have someone with an SIA licence, then the requirements for qualifications and checks ought at least to include all similar checks, such as identity and CRB checks.