UK Border Agency: Training

Jenny Willott
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what (a) equality and (b) cultural awareness training is (i) compulsory and (ii) made voluntarily available for UK Border Agency employees; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Woolas
A range of learning vehicles on equality and cultural awareness are available to UK Border Agency staff. These can be delivered by e-learning, workshops and DVDs. All permanent UKBA staff are required to complete diversity e-learning.