Written question asked by Brian Jenkins (Labour) on Thursday, 14 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 March 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 25 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many members of staff at her Department are locally elected democratic representatives; and if she has a strategy for her Department to encourage members of staff to become locally elected democratic representatives. - Including figure.

Answer: Mr. Jenkins: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many members of staff at her Department are locally elected democratic representatives; and if she has a strategy for her Department to encourage members of staff to become locally elected democratic representatives. [44541] Mr. Morley: Available records show that one member of staff is a locally elected representative. The Department actively supports its staff in giving more time to their communities. Staff are allowed varying amounts of paid time off for voluntary public duties, including service as locally elected representatives.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 44541; 382 c725W;382 c720W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Councillors Civil servants Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Government departments
Contains statistics: Yes
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