HC Deb 26 April 2002 vol 384 c499W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent by his Department on training in leadership skills for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52730]

Mr. Paul Murphy

It is not possible to say how much of this training related to leadership skills.

My Department was created in July 1999. In 2000–01 it spent £2,400 on training and in 2001–02 £4,200. Comparable figures for 1999–00 are not available. My staff also receives training provided through the National Assembly for Wales for which there is no charge.

Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent by his Department on training by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52747]

Mr. Paul Murphy

Since my Department came into existence on 1 July 1999 it has incurred no such expenditure.

Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much has been spent by his Department on voice coaching for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52706]

Mr. Paul Murphy

Since my Department came into existence on 1 July 1999 it has incurred no such expenditure.