Written question asked by Julian Knight (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 13 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 October 2023. It was answered by John Whittingdale (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Science Museum Group: Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much the Science Museum Group spent on equality and diversity training in the 2022-23 financial year.

Answer: On 2 October, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a value for money audit of all equality, diversity and inclusion expenditure in the Civil Service. The audit will dovetail with the public sector productivity review, aiming to deliver a leaner, more efficient Government. The audit forms part of our drive to improve productivity across the public sector by driving down waste and improving performance. The findings and actions of the audit will be announced by the Chancellor in the autumn.

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