Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 17 March 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 2021. It was answered by Lord McFall of Alcluith (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 15 April 2021 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).

House of Lords: Training

Question: To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what is the estimated cost of providing ‘Valuing Everyone’ training to all (1) Peers, and (2) staff of the House of Lords; and out of which budget it is paid.

Answer: To the end of February £40,446 has been spent on Valuing Everyone training for members of the House of Lords, and £29,169 has been spent on Valuing Everyone training for staff of the House of Lords Administration, based on an assumption of cost per head across all training sessions delivered. The House of Lords share (30%) of development costs, pilot sessions and administration fees is £43,080. 　All costs relating to the Valuing Everyone training are paid for from the budget of the bicameral Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme.

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