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, 6 March 2002. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

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

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many members of her staff in each of the past two years have been granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer; and if she will make a statement. [39745] Ms Hewitt: All members of staff in my Department have the right to one day's special leave with pay per year to undertake voluntary activity for the benefit of the wider community. The granting of paid time off for voluntary activity is delegated to line management level and figures are not held centrally.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39745; 381 c350W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Leave Voluntary work
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk