§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Energy what amount of funds is allocated from his Department's budget for counselling in staff training and improved meeting performance
§ Mr. BennThe information is not available in the form requested. My Department has a departmental training officer who, among other responsibilities, supervises a full-time training section of three officers. This section provides advice and guidance on training matters and, together with line managers, is responsible for ensuring that the staff of the Department receive the training necessary for the efficient performance of their duties.
The amount specifically allocated to staff training in 1976–77 is £15,000. In addition, the costs of the full-time training staff amount to £27,500 per annum. Department of Energy staff also have access to training facilities at the Department of Industry and at the Civil Service College.