Written question asked by Charles Hendry (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 December 2004. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Scotland Office;Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what financial penalties were paid in each financial year since 1997-98 to training providers by the Department for training courses prepared for its staff which were subsequently cancelled at the Department's request. - Inc fact that info is therefore not available in the form requested.

Answer: Charles Hendry: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what financial penalties were paid in each financial year since 1997-98 to training providers by the Department for training courses prepared for its staff which were subsequently cancelled at the Department's request. [200410] Mrs. McGuire: Most staff training is delivered by the DCA or the Scottish Executive and the information is therefore not available in the form requested.

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