My Department takes a non-discriminatory approach to training and development. The Department's training programme was designed on foot of a training needs analysis which determined the needs of all grades. We have been delivering a comprehensive training programme for all grades, irrespective of gender.
The amount spent on training in 1995 and 1996 in my Department was £264,936 and £280,442 respectively. These figures are exclusive of staff costs and do not include training provided at central level by the Centre for Management & Organisational Development (CMOD). The training budget does not differentiate between amounts spent on training for women as opposed to men. In addition two staff of my Department are members of the Women's Managers Network which is organised by CMOD.
The budget figures for my Department as requested are contained in the table hereunder.