asked the Minister for Fisheries and Forestry the average number of days spent by officers of his Department on training courses each year; and if he is satisfied with the level of management and technical training in his Department.
Written Answers. - Training Courses.
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In all, 307 officers of my Department spent 1,016 days on a wide variety of training courses during 1981, the average per officer being 3.3 days. The figures for 1982 are expected to be somewhat similar.
I am satisfied in present circumstances that the level of management and technical training achieved is adequate.