§ Mr. Paul MarsdenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what rules apply to the disclosure of interests on the part of those serving on public bodies which are responsible to her Department. [56453]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggAll advisory and executive non-departmental public bodies are required to adopt a board members' code, based on guidance produced by Cabinet Office, and they should have registers of interests. The definition of interests is ultimately for individual Departments since they are best placed to decide what might be thought to influence members on their NDPBs. The following list shows the NDPBs sponsored by this department and in each case indicates the relevant Code.
388WThe Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI) "Code of Practice for Board and Committee Members" is available on request from ALI and will shortly be available on the body's website.The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) "Board Members Code of Practice" is available on request from the Chief Executive's Office.The Construction Industry Training Board (CITE) "Code of Best Practice for Board Members of CITB" is available on request from the CITB Board Secretary.The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) "Code of Best Practice for Board Members of ECITB" is available on request from the ECITB Board Secretary.The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) "Code of Best Practice for Board Members of the HEFCE" is available on the HEFCE website.Investors in People UK Ltd (IiP UK) have adopted the Cabinet Office model Board Members' Code.The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) "Code of Conduct" can be viewed at the Council's Coventry office.The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) have adopted the Cabinet Office model Board Members' Code.The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) "Code of Practice for Members of the QCA" is available on request and will shortly be placed on the body's website.The School Teachers' Review Body (STRB) "Code of Conduct" is held by the Secretary.
The Sector Skills Development Agency (SSDA) is a newly formed NDPB established from 1 April 2002, it currently has a draft "Code of Practice for Board Members".The Student Loans Company (SLC) "Code of Best Practice for Board Members" is held by the Company Secretary.The Teacher Training Agency (TTA) "Conduct of the TTA's Business" is available on request, a synopsis is available on the TTA website.