To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department with reference to the answer of 26 November 2008, Official Report, column 2243W, on departmental training, what personal training courses at public expense other Ministers in her Department have undertaken since 1 January 2008. (251316)

Ministers in the Home Office have taken the following personal training courses at public expense since 1 January 2008:

Induction workshop

Departmental leadership development

Media training

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how much has been spent on media training for each Minister in her Department in each of the last three years; how many sessions have been provided; and which organisations provided such training. (268550)

Training is provided to Ministers as necessary in order to carry out their duties effectively under the Ministerial Code.