§ 33. Mr. LlwydTo ask the Attorney-General how many members of the Crown Prosecution Service there are at present; what that figure is as a percentage of the optimum complement of the service; and if he will make a statement. [8865]
The Solicitor-GeneralAs at 31 December 1995 the Crown Prosecution Service employed 6,769 staff, including part-time workers. Staffing requirements are being reassessed in the light of expected workloads, resources and the senior management and pay and grading reviews.
§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Attorney-General what plans he has to improve the training available to the Crown Prosecution Service. [9909]
§ The Attorney-GeneralThe training needs of the Crown Prosecution Service are a matter for the Director of Public Prosecutions who carries out her functions under the superintendence of the Attorney-General.
Training is seen as an essential tool for improving Crown Prosecution Service performance. A wide range of training, both professional and managerial, is undertaken and its relevance is continuously reviewed. The provision of training has recently been market tested to ensure quality and value for money.