Written question asked by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 October 2007. It was answered by Bridget Prentice (Labour) on Monday, 29 October 2007 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Solicitors Regulation Authority: Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what training Solicitors Regulation Authority caseworkers receive; what the length is of that training; and whether Solicitors Regulation Authority caseworkers receive training on interacting with local communities.

Answer: The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has provided me with the following information.SRA staff, including caseworkers, are required to attend training, which includes issues of equality including cultural diversity. The nature of this training varies depending on the duties of the staff.The SRA continues to review its training to ensure that it is updated and meets the learning needs of the organisation. Additional equality training has been provided for those caseworkers dealing with discrimination and service complaints.

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