§ Mr. Clifton-BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what procedures exist for NHS hospitals to ensure that staff training standards are consistently reviewed; and what performance targets are set. [90361]
§ Mr. DenhamDecisions regarding the training of National Health Service staff are most effectively taken by local employers. Local training and development plans should reflect nationally recognised standards for training and development, likeInvestors in People; guidance issued by the Department, like Modernising Health and Social Services: Developing the Workforce published under Health Service Circular 1999/111, and standards set by the regulatory bodies.