Question reference: S3W-22963
- Asked by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, MSP for Lothians, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 14 April 2009
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 12 May 2009
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what discussions took place with local authorities about existing requirements in funding agreements with voluntary organisations for enhanced or standard disclosure checks for staff and volunteers working with vulnerable adults before changes were made to the interpretation of the eligibility criteria for access to such checks.
Answer
Discussions have taken place with COSLA. Costs for enhanced level checks for volunteers delivering social care services to adults at risk will continue to be borne by the Scottish Government.