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 Friday, 8 March 2002. It was answered by Robin Cook (Labour) on Friday, 8 March 2002 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.

President of the Council;Leader of the House of Commons

Question: To ask the President of the Council, 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 President of the Council 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. [39733] Mr. Robin Cook: :One member of staff from my Department (out of a total staff of 43) has been granted paid leave to work as a volunteer during the past two years. My Department's policy is to support special paid leave for volunteering, subject to operational needs. A list is maintained of volunteer bureaux agencies if staff wish to volunteer but do not know what is available. My Department's policy statement on volunteering will once more be drawn to the attention of all Privy Council Office staff.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39733; 381 c605W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Government departments Leave Voluntary work President of the Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk