§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what training staff in his Department have received on the implications of the establishment of the National Assembly for Wales on their work in giving advice in response to inquiries. [106069]
§ Ms ArmstrongGeneral information and guidance on the implications of devolution for the work of the Department, including the handling of correspondence and inquiries, has been promulgated to staff throughout the Department. All senior managers have been briefed on the need for good communications and relations with the devolved administrations, following the arrangements set out in the "Memorandum of Understanding and supplementary agreements" (Cm 4444).
We hope shortly to conclude and publish a bilateral concordat with the Cabinet of the National Assembly for Wales.