§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much has been spent by his Department on voice coaching for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52719]
§ Mr. Nicholas Brown[holding answer 26 April 2002]: No departmental costs have been incurred on voice coaching for Ministers in the Department for Work and Pensions. Information on voice coaching for officials is not collected centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much has been spent by his Department on training in leadership skills for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52724]
§ Mr. Nicholas Brown[holding answer 26 April 2002]: No departmental costs have been incurred on training Ministers in leadership skills in the Department for Work and Pensions. As might be expected in an organisation 130,000 strong, numerous civil servants have received leadership training as part of equipping them for the responsibilities of management. Information on leadership training for officials is not collected centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much has been spent by his Department on training by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts for Ministers and officials in each of the last five years. [52717]
§ Mr. Nicholas Brown[holding answer 26 April 2002]: No departmental costs have been incurred on training, for ministers, provided by the royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in the Department for Work and Pensions. Information on training for officials by particular providers is not collected centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.