§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister whether central funding is available for training for members of local authority standards committees. [163375]
§ Mr. RaynsfordThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister funds the Standards Board for England, one of whose roles is to issue guidance to authorities on matters relating to the conduct of members of authorities. The Board has produced a range of guidance to assist members of standards boards to carry out their role. The aim is for local authorities to base the training they provide to members on guidance and advice from the Standards Board.
§ Mr. GardinerTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment has been made of the training offered to members of local authority standards committees. [163376]
§ Mr. RaynsfordRecent research commissioned by the Standards Board for England, one of whose roles is to issue guidance to authorities on matters relating to the conduct of members of authorities, has indicated a high level of satisfaction with the guidance and advice provided by the Board. For example, 82 per cent. of people questioned said they were very or fairly satisfied with the published information and guidance.