INDEPENDENT SAFEGUARDING AUTHORITY

Early day motion 1875, tabled 14 July 2009 by Kelvin Hopkins (Labour). Signed by 59 members.

That this House supports the steps being taken by the Government to protect children and vulnerable adults; notes the establishment of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA); expresses its concern that the registration fee for the ISA will have a disproportionate impact on low-paid, female, and part-time workers; believes it is vital in the current economic climate that these groups are not financially penalised; further believes that employers should pay the registration fee for the scheme rather than it being borne by the applicant; and calls on the Government to ensure that the ISA process does not duplicate registration and costs for those already on a relevant professional register.

Signatures by party: Labour 49, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1.