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896373

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date	02/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Cabinet Office: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what training is provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on the scrutiny and legislative role of Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140621
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>For all civil servants, including Fast Streamers and SCS, Civil Service Learning provides one-day workshops on Understanding Parliament, which are delivered at Foundation (introduction) and Practitioner (advanced) levels. Both of these workshops cover Parliament’s scrutiny and legislative roles. Dedicated training sessions covering specific topics are also available. These include Introduction to Parliament, Select Committees, Debates and Voting, Pre and Post Legislative Scrutiny, Parliamentary Questions, Delegated Legislation, and Primary Legislation. A half-day workshop is available on producing effective explanatory memoranda to accompany secondary legislation. The Cabinet Office’s Parliamentary Business and Legislation Team provide training to Bill Teams. The Government Legal Department and Parliamentary Counsel run a course on Dealing with Parliamentary Bills for Lawyers, which covers parliamentary stages and handling. Stand-alone events are run, eg during Parliament Week. Bespoke sessions for government departments are available on request.</p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 10/05/2018 11:18:14 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896374

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Civil Servants: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the effectiveness of the KPMG Civil Service Learning contract for the provision of civil service training.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>The KPMG Civil Service Learning contract provides a common core curriculum of learning for Civil Servants. The effectiveness of the performance of KPMG is assessed through evaluation of the learning provision. Between April 2017 and March 2018, 144,000 delegates have attended 8,200 learning events. Evaluation of this learning suggest that the vast majority of learners felt the learning was effective, and that they expect it to make a positive difference to their performance in the workplace.</p> answering member constituency Hertsmere answering member printed Oliver Dowden question first answered 10/05/2018 11:13:49 answering member 4441 label Biography information for Oliver Dowden
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896377

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Department for Exiting the European Union
answering dept id	203
answering dept short name	Exiting the European Union
answering dept sort name	Exiting the European Union
hansard heading	Department for Exiting the European Union: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140623
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2018 answer text <p>The Department for Exiting the European Union has delivered the Devolution and Intergovernmental Working training courses on 11 occasions, to 74 staff since April 2017. A breakdown by grade is not available. These courses form a suite of learning and development opportunities within the Department for Exiting the European Union.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Introduced in 2017 as part of Fast Stream policy learning, Fast Streamers take part in a mandatory Devolution workshop as part of their Induction offer. Fast Streamers are also required to complete the online 'Devolution and Intergovernmental Working' e-learning product as mandatory e-learning within their first year on the Fast Stream programme. All Fast Streamers within the Department for Exiting the European Union are expected to have undertaken both the e-learning and induction workshop.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Civil Service Learning provide a range of central learning opportunities, including online and face-to-face training, for all civil servants on Devolution &amp; Intergovernmental Working.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The online Devolution &amp; Intergovernmental Working module is for all new and existing civil servants, launched in November 2016. Through four online tutorials, video interviews with senior civil servants, and ‘take back to the office’ activities, it explains how the different governments operating in the UK work together, covering devolution settlements, decentralisation, City Deals and intergovernmental relations, as well as the ‘Devolution Memorandum of Understanding and Supplementary Agreements’.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>The half day face-to-face Devolution &amp; Intergovernmental Working workshop is also available to all civil servants. Building on the above online module, delegates learn from experienced professionals who have worked on a range of devolution matters about topics such as confidentiality, when to seek legal advice and the boundaries of devolution, where reserved and devolved powers meet.</p> answering member constituency Wycombe answering member printed Mr Steve Baker question first answered 09/05/2018 17:26:36 answering member 4064 label Biography information for Mr Steve Baker
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896379

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Department for International Trade
answering dept id	202
answering dept short name	International Trade
answering dept sort name	International Trade
hansard heading	Department for International Trade: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140624
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2018 answer text <p>The Department for International Trade (DIT) supports the whole of the UK, and we are committed to enabling our staff to meet our objective to support trade and investment in every part of the United Kingdom.</p><p>DIT engages with the Cabinet Office’s <em>Devolution and You</em> programme which aims to build awareness of devolution and improve intergovernmental working through shared learning and knowledge exchange. For example, in recent weeks ten DIT senior civil servants attended a devolution workshop, with several more already signed up for a second workshop taking place in June. Fast Streamers can avail themselves of the training available for all staff. A DIT delegation participated in UK Government Interchange Week in 2017, and the Department hosted participants during the Interchange Week which took place earlier this year.</p><p>In addition, DIT runs its own learning initiatives, for example during Devolution Learning Week, and is in the process of planning activity for this year’s event. DIT’s devolution strategy team provides advice on devolution for effective policy making and engagement.</p> answering member constituency Chelsea and Fulham answering member printed Greg Hands question first answered 09/05/2018 14:22:10 answering member 1526 label Biography information for Greg Hands
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896381

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what training her Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140626
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>DFID has provided a range of in-house learning on devolution, including one to one training and training tailored for specific teams. Learning material is made available to staff at all grades.</p><p> </p><p>DFID provided two devolution training days (2016 and 2017) with specialist staff and learning materials available in public areas in both London and East Kilbride HQ locations.</p><p> </p><p>A number of DFID staff also attended devolution events run by the Cabinet Office and other UK Government Departments.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has not provided training on inter-governmental relations.</p><p> </p><p>All staff have access to the Civil Service e-learning training related to devolution and inter-governmental relations courses listed below:</p><ol><li>Devolution and intergovernmental working workshop</li><li>Devolution and intergovernmental working (online e-learning only)</li><li>EU exit: devolution settlements and intergovernmental working event (seminar)</li></ol> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 10/05/2018 14:58:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896382

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140627
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>Civil Service Learning provides a range of central learning opportunities, including online and face-to-face training, for all civil servants on Devolution and Intergovernmental Working.</p><p> </p><p>Devolution is integral to a number of Ministry of Defence (MOD) training and awareness opportunities available to both MOD civil servants and military personnel to ensure Defence is delivered and understood in a devolved context.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, we work with the Scottish and Welsh Governments to host secondments and interchanges to increase knowledge and understanding of Devolution issues.</p><p> </p><p>Details of these opportunities and training courses are not held centrally by the MOD.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 10/05/2018 15:04:45 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896386

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Treasury: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140630
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2018 answer text <p>HMT offers a wide range of training to staff of all levels, including on devolution and intergovernmental relations. This includes both HMT specific training and centrally run training through the Civil Service-wide ‘Devolution and You’ programme.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 14/05/2018 09:07:56 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896388

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Home Office: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2018 answer text <p>The Home Office is committed to raising the capability of its staff around devolution and intergovernmental working. Training packages broadly fall into three categories: those tailored to specific business areas; those focused on specific groups of officials, such as fast streamers and those working on legislation; and as part of broader campaigns such as <em>Devolution Learning Week</em>. Devolution training can also be incorporated into broader training products.</p><p>The Home Office is also an active participant in the <em>Devolution and You</em> campaign. <em>Devolution and You</em> was established in 2015 following a Civil Service Board commission. The Board recognised the need for greater understanding of devolution among civil servants and for better intergovernmental working across the different administrations in the UK. The program is led by Cabinet Office in partnership with the Scottish and Welsh Governments. It aims to build devolution awareness and civil servant networks across the One Civil Service through shared learning and knowledge exchange throughout the year.</p><p>Providing exact numbers of those trained would be at disproportionate cost</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 10/05/2018 14:29:36 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896389

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Ministry of Justice: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what training his Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2018 answer text <p>All Civil Servants</p><p>(a) Civil Service Learning provide a range of central learning opportunities, including</p><p>online and face-to-face training, for all civil servants on Devolution &amp;</p><p>Intergovernmental Working.</p><p>i) The online Devolution &amp; Intergovernmental Working module is for all new and existing civil servants, launched in November 2016. Through four online tutorials, video interviews with senior civil servants, and ‘take back to the office’ activities, it explains how the different governments operating in the UK work together, covering devolution settlements, decentralisation, City Deals and intergovernmental relations, as well as the ‘Devolution Memorandum of Understanding and Supplementary Agreements’. 646 civil servants have engaged with the online training since it’s release:</p><p>Started Completed Total Engagements</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Started</p></td><td><p>Completed</p></td><td><p>Total Engagements</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>67</p></td><td><p>346</p></td><td><p>413</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>171</p></td><td><p>224</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>7</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>122</p></td><td><p>524</p></td><td><p>646</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>ii) The half day face-to-face Devolution &amp; Intergovernmental Working workshop is also available to all civil servants. Building on the above online module, delegates learn from experienced professionals who have worked on a range of devolution matters about topics such as confidentiality, when to seek legal advice and the boundaries of devolution, where reserved and devolved powers meet. A total of 28 policy professionals have undertaken this training through two workshops, since June 2017.</p><p>Both the online and face-to-face workshops are included in the recommended learning for all civil servants working in a role related to EU exit. The online learning is included in the new EU Essentials for Policy Professionals programme, for those new to policy making or the civil service; and the face-to-face workshop is included in the EU Policy Practitioner Programme for those with more policy experience. These programmes were launched in April 2018, with a total of 56 policy professionals undertaking the training programmes so far.</p><p>iii) Also available to civil servants are the EU exit: devolution settlements and intergovernmental working events. Delegates hear the views of Permanent Secretaries, and other senior civil servants from the devolved administrations and territorial offices, on intergovernmental relations within the current political climate.</p><p>Seven of these events have been delivered to 96 attendees across three Departments, since March 2017.</p><p>Fast Stream</p><p>(b) Introduced in 2017 as part of Fast Stream policy learning, delegates take part in a Devolution workshop, which all brand new entrant centrally managed Fast Streamers attend as part of their Induction offer. This was delivered in 2017 to over 800 Fast Streamers. We've also delivered four optional Devolution workshops as part of Fast Stream Policy Base Camp to 150 year 3/4 centrally managed Fast Streamers over the last two years. Fast Streamers are also required to complete the online 'Devolution and Intergovernmental Working' e-learning product as mandatory e-learning within their first year on the Fast Stream programme. SCS</p><p>(c) Each nation of the UK leads and hosts an annual SCS conference to learn from each other and build networks across the Policy Profession. These have been held on 28/29 April 2016 in Cardiff, 20/21 April 2017 in Belfast (this included Irish Government Civil Servants too) and 26/27 April 2018 in Edinburgh. It will be for England to host in 2019. All of these events each have around 100 participants across the administrations.</p><p>SCS</p><p>(c) Each nation of the UK leads and hosts an annual SCS conference to learn from each other and build networks across the Policy Profession. These have been held on 28/29 April 2016 in Cardiff, 20/21 April 2017 in Belfast (this included Irish Government Civil Servants too) and 26/27 April 2018 in Edinburgh. It will be for England to host in 2019. All of these events each have around 100 participants across the administrations.</p><p><strong>Internal MoJ training</strong></p><p>Within the last year, Ministry of Justice officials have benefitted from a range of devolution learning opportunities, including:</p><ul><li>learning sessions held by the devolution team, open to all staff, as well as tailored learning sessions for specific policy areas;</li><li>comprehensive and current devolution guidance on the intranet, open to all staff;</li><li>senior-official endorsed promotional material on devolution, on the Department’s intranet;</li><li>regular ministerial updates on all devolution matters.</li></ul><p>MoJ staff have also held two “teach-in” sessions for the Welsh Government since November, providing an opportunity to talk to policy officials about the overlap between devolved and reserved matters in the Justice system; this has helped to build two-way capability and cross-government collaboration on devolution matters.</p> answering member constituency Bracknell answering member printed Dr Phillip Lee question first answered 09/05/2018 14:04:49 answering member 3921 label Biography information for Dr Phillip Lee
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

896390

registered interest
date	02/05/2018
answering body	Women and Equalities
answering dept id	31
answering dept short name	Women and Equalities
answering dept sort name	Women and Equalities
hansard heading	Government Equalities Office: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what training her Department has provided to (a) general civil servants, (b) fast stream civil servants and (c) senior civil servants on devolution and inter-governmental relations; how many such courses have taken place; and how many civil servants have attended such training courses in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	140634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2018 answer text <p>The Government Equalities Office (GEO) does not provide formal training on devolution or inter-Governmental relations.</p><p> </p><p>All staff working at GEO will have access to the centrally provided Civil Service Learning training courses and are encouraged to undertake training as part of their personal and career development. GEO staff will also have access to additional Department for Education provided training courses, as GEO obtains its HR support through this department.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, staff may receive more informal training and learning and development opportunities through shadowing, mentoring and on the job learning from colleagues and others, particularly those working on devolution isses.</p><p> </p><p>Information about individual staff training, learning and development is not collected centrally.</p> answering member constituency Louth and Horncastle answering member printed Victoria Atkins question first answered 11/05/2018 09:50:36 answering member 4399 label Biography information for Victoria Atkins
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams