Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 15 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 April 2002. It was answered by Malcolm Wicks (Labour) on Thursday, 18 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what plans he has for improving the training of Benefits Agency staff who deal with Social Fund applicants.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has for improving the training of Benefits Agency staff who deal with social fund applicants. [51050] Malcolm Wicks: All staff engaged in administering the social fund undertake comprehensive training. We regularly review this training and it was last updated in January of this year. A further review of training is due to take place at the end of the year. In addition, guidance on the social fund is regularly updated and social fund awareness training is provided to other staff not directly involved in social fund administration.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51050; 383 c1113-4W;383 c1113W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Administration Staff Social Fund Training Social Security Benefits Agency
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk