§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service (1) what is the annual cost of running the Civil Service college at Sunningdale Park, Ascot; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will consider relocating the Civil Service college to the north of England; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonThese are operational matters for the Civil Service college and I have asked the chief executive to reply directly to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Minister for the Civil Service what plans he has to make places available at the Civil Service college for the induction of new Members after the general election; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonIn 1988 the college arranged two briefing seminars on the civil service for hon. Members new to the House. I shall be delighted to ask the chief executive to make similar arrangements for new Members after the next general election, if there is sufficient demand. This will provide a welcome opportunity for the college to extend its already excellent reputation.