To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent by his Department on staff away days in the last 12 months. (153058)

The Northern Ireland Office spent a total of £81,520.24 on staff development days in the financial year 2006-07.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent by his Department on (a) staff training and (b) communication training in the last 12 months. (153059)

The Northern Ireland Office spent a total of £1.54 million on staff training and development during the 2006-07 financial year.