§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many staff training conferences have been organised by his Department during each of the last five years; when they were held; and how much each cost in terms of (a) travelling allowances, (b) accommodation expenses, (c) salaries and allowances paid to participants for their time and (d) salaries and fees paid to lecturers and course organisers.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonSince its formation in January 1974 the Department of Energy has held two training courses. One in 1975 was residential and conducted on behalf of the Department by the Industrial Society. The cost for 24 staff was approximately £3,000. The other course was held during working hours on official premises with no travel-716W ling, accommodation or lecturer's expenses.
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Energy what consideration has been given to devising less costly methods of effectively and efficiently training staff; and whether consideration will now be given to the use of printed material and correspondence courses instead of residential conferences.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonThe Department continually endeavours to ensure that the most cost-effective methods are used in the training of its staff.
§ Mr. Cordleasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many staff training conferences have been planned by his Department for the foreseeable future; what is the planned subject for discussion at each of them; when they are to be held; and what is the estimated cost of each in terms of (a) travelling expenses, (b) accommodation expenses, (c) salaries and allowances paid to participants for their time and (d) salaries and fees paid to lecturers and course organisers.
§ Dr. J. Dickson MabonThis information is being collected and I will reply as soon as possible.