§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what amount of funds allocated from his Department's budget for counselling in staff training and improved meeting performance.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe information is not available in the form requested. My Department has a departmental training officer who provides advice and guidance on training matters, but it is the responsibility of line managers to ensure that their staff receive the training necessary for the efficient performance of their duties, and the amount of effort devoted to this will vary according to particular circumstances.