Written question asked by Christine Butler (Labour) on Thursday, 1 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 8 February 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what action he is taking locally to provide advice, training and guidance regarding the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service prior to its commencement.

Answer: Mrs. Butler: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what action she is taking locally to provide advice, training and guidance regarding the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service prior to its commencement. [149167] Jane Kennedy: Last year we ran a series of regional conferences for staff and one specifically targeted at administrators, including a conference for East and east Midland staff held in Peterborough in June 2000. We are currently running a similar programme of regional conferences for managers, and the conference for East and east Midland managers was held in Peterborough in January of this year. At national level, we are developing new induction training for officers of the service and will provide further training for staff as CAFCASS comes into being.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 149167; 362 c676-7W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Children Courts CAFCASS Advisory services Family courts Leaflets Training
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk