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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the (a) financial costs and (b) benefits to his Department of the Parental Leave Directive.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the (a) financial costs and (b) benefits to his Department of the Parental Leave Directive. [42474] Dr. Moonie: It is the Ministry of Defence's policy to encourage civilian staff, at all levels, to take full advantage of family-friendly and work-life provisions such as the Parental Leave Directive. Records on the grant of special leave under the Parental Leave Directive are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, since this category of special leave is unpaid, then, administrative costs aside, there are no direct financial consequences to the MOD.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
42474; 382 c549W;382 c547W
Session
2001-02
EC documents
Dir97/75/EC
Subjects
Conditions of employment Costs EU law Government departments Parental leave Ministry of Defence
Link
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