Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 June 2002. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many members of his staff in each of the past two years have been granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many members of his staff in each of the past two years have been granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer; and if he will make a statement. [39735] Mr. McCartney: The Department's special leave policy actively supports voluntary public service by allowing staff both paid and unpaid leave for public duties, including carrying out voluntary work. However the information on the number of staff granted paid leave to enable them to carry out voluntary work is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39735; 387 c940W;387 c937-8W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Department for Work and Pensions Government departments Leave Voluntary work
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk