HL Deb 30 November 1999 vol 607 c35WA
Lord Lester of Herne Hill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Bassam of Brighton on 9 November (WA 142), what were the conclusions of the "pre-assessment audit" of the Immigration and Nationality Directorate's preparedness for Investors in People. [HL14]

Lord Bassam of Brighton

Financial Times Management Services Ltd carried out the pre-assessment review in July and concluded that the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) does not yet meet the Investors in People standard. In accordance with the consultant's recommendations, IND is now taking action to strengthen the training and development of its staff. The aim is for IND to seek accreditation as an Investor in People next year.