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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Friday, 28 January 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 February 2000. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 February 2000 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many officials in his Department are currently on gardening leave; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many officials in his Department are currently on gardening leave; and if he will make a statement. [108158] Ms Beverley Hughes: We interpret the term "gardening leave" as applying to staff who have no current assignment and are in receipt of full pay and are not required to attend for work. One member of staff falls into this category.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
343 c617W; 108158
Session
1999-00
Subjects
Civil servants Government departments Leave Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Gardening leave