§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been spent by her Department on training by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52738]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 26 April 2002]: Ministers in this Department are able to take advantage of the "Programmes for Ministers" organised by the Centre for Management and Policy Studies (CMPS) in the Cabinet Office.
Since the formation of this Department in June 2001 no departmental training has been provided to Ministers and officials by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been spent by her Department on training in leadership skills for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52712]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 26 April 2002]: Ministers in this Department are able to take advantage of the "Programmes for Ministers" organised by the Centre for Management and Policy Studies (CMPS) in the Cabinet Office.
Since the formation of this Department in June 2001, £492,878 has been spent on a departmental centrally funded leadership programme for the senior civil service in DEFRA and for other senior managers in key leadership roles.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how much has been spent by her Department on voice coaching for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52699]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 26 April 2002]: Ministers in this Department are able to take advantage of the "Programmes for Ministers" organised by the Centre for Management and Policy Studies (CMPS) in the Cabinet Office.
Since the formation of this Department in June 2001 no departmental costs have been incurred on voice coaching for Ministers and officials.