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 Tuesday, 7 May 2002. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 May 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 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 Northern Ireland 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. [39738] Jane Kennedy: The Northern Ireland Office has a special leave policy that allows for paid leave for voluntary work. We do not record centrally the numbers of staff on this kind of leave, as it is a matter dealt with by local management. All staff in the Northern Ireland Office are encouraged to undertake voluntary work, training and learning opportunities as part of their personal and career development.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39738; 385 c58W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Government departments Leave Voluntary work Northern Ireland Office
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk