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Written question asked by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Monday, 4 September 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 September 2006. It was answered by Pat McFadden (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 September 2006 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.


Chartered Psychologists

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what use the Department makes of chartered psychologists for training; and what the value is of her Department’s contracts with (a) ER Consultants and (b) Praesta in each of the last three years.
Answer

The Cabinet Office co-ordinates development coaching for all Cabinet Office Senior Civil Servants. It also co-ordinates a Civil Service-wide High Potential Development Scheme for all Senior Civil Servants. In both cases, chartered psychologists are used as coaches and at team development events.The following table shows the value of the Department’s contracts with ER Consultants and Praesta in each of the last three years.

£
ER Consultants Praesta
2003-04¹ 0 0
2004-05¹ 0 0
2005-06¹ 264.36 50,348.75
¹ Dates refer to financial year rather than calendar years.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
90781; 449 c2350W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Psychology Wales Office
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk