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Written question asked by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2008. It was answered by Pat McFadden (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 on behalf of the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform.


Political Parties: Finance

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what guidance (a) his Department and (b) the Certification Officer has issued on the use of paid leave for trade union duties being used for political campaigning and related activities.
Answer

Neither the Department nor the Certification Officer has produced specific guidance on this issue. The Certification Officer has no statutory duties regarding paid time off for trade union duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
474 c1982W; 198077
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Leave Trade union officials
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk