Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether ministers in his Department are provided with training (a) in general and (b) on the Ministerial Code.

Ministers are provided with a range of training when they enter the department. The type of training varies depending on their experience as a Minister. The Ministerial code, provided when appointed, gives advice and guidance on the standards of conduct that they are expected to uphold and the way in which they should discharge their duties. Ministers are also traditionally able to seek further advice and guidance within the department.