§ Mr. Fauldsasked the Minister for the Civil Service if he will make a statement about the new courses planned to begin in October at the Civil Service College for those thought likely to be top civil servants of the future.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisOne group of the Civil Service College's wide range of courses aims to develop the abilities of promising young civil servants. Within this group, the courses for administration trainees are now being further 133W developed as part of the process of regular review and updating. The new pattern comprises two 10-week courses. The first, offered after one year in the grade, is already established and covers statistical analysis and techniques; the principles of economics and their application to government; and much of the framework of government. The second, taken a year later, will be introduced this October and will teach staff management and the organisation of Government Departments; the better understanding of the ever-changing environment of government as a factor in policy making; and some practical aspects of the formulation, implementation and review of new policies.