Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how many training initiatives are planned by CAFCASS over the next 12 months; and what effect these initiatives will have on (a) waiting lists and (b) time taken to complete reports.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how many training initiatives are planned by CAFCASS over the next 12 months; and what effect these initiatives will have on (a) waiting lists and (b) time taken to complete reports. [115657] Ms Rosie Winterton: Training initiatives planned include; induction training for all new family court advisers and a practice development programme to enable practitioners to undertake both private and public law cases. There are also training programmes planned for managers in the regions and Wales. These initiatives will support other action to increase capacity and reduce delays and in partnership with the family justice system, reduce the length of care proceedings.

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