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 Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his Answer of 25th February 2002, 380 c701W, on voluntary work, how many members of his staff in 2001 were granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer. - Inc figures.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 25 February 2002, Official Report, column 701W, on voluntary work, how many members of his staff in 2001 were granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer. [39549] The Prime Minister: Our records show that 15 staff who were part of the 2000 project with a school have continued into 2001. There are another 10 staff who have also carried out different activities, including in their local area in 2001.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 381 c342W; 39549
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Department for International Development Government departments Leave Voluntary work
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk