§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what percentage of internal training for employees within his Department was carried out by private sector training consultants in each of the last five years; and what was the cost to his Department in each of those years;
(2) what percentage of training under his Department's human resources development strategy has been carried out by private sector training consultants; what private sector companies are involved; and what fees have been paid by his Department in each case;
(3) if he will list all firms providing training consultancy services for his Department in each of the last five years; and what fees were paid to each company in each of the years.
§ Mr. CopeThis information is not collected in the form requested and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what method of assessment of quality of service provided is used when his Department awards private sector training consultancies.
§ Mr. CopeQuality is assessed by departmental tutors attending training events delivered by training consultants, and by comments and feedback through structured questionnaires completed by trainees and their line managers.
§ Mr. Andrew F. BennettTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what method of tendering is used by his Department when selecting private sector training consultants.
§ Mr. CopeAppointment of private sector training consultants is made on the basis of competitive tender within the guidelines applicable to Civil Service departments generally.