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 Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Monday, 23 October 2023 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Coal Authority: Training

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much the Coal Authority 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 EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) spending in the Civil Service. The audit will dovetail with the public sector productivity review, aiming at delivering 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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