Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 1 July 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 July 2010. It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 October 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.

Departmental Training

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what training has been provided for Ministers in his Department since the formation of the present administration; and at what cost.

Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (Mr Maude) to the hon. Member for West Bromwich East (Mr Watson) on 3 June 2010, Official Report column 51-52W. The National School of Government are funded through its Core Learning programme to deliver induction and other training to Ministers, and there is no separate charge to Departments.HM Treasury Ministers have not received training from any other providers.

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