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Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeHome OfficeTabled Answered 13 April 2026UIN 123795

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of DBS checks are requested for roles not involving regulated activity.

Answered by Jess Phillips

DBS received 7,434,323 applications across all levels of checks between 01/03/2025 and 28/02/2026. Of those, 3,580,685 (48%) applications were for roles not involved in regulated activity.

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