To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what the Personnel Security Standard expected of all external contractors before they are allowed access to his Department's information assets is. (209283)

All external contractors are required to meet the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard as a minimum. Dependent on the nature and protective marking of the information assets to which they will have access, contractors will also be required to have undergone a CRB check or national security vetting clearance as per Cabinet Office guidance.