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 Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 March 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, 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. - Inc fact that the Department does not keep central records of paid leave which staff have been granted to work as volunteers.

Answer: Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills 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. [39746] Mr. Ivan Lewis: The Department does not keep central records of paid leave which staff have been granted to work as volunteers. The DfES fully supports voluntary public service and offers staff paid leave for some voluntary activities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39746; 381 c387W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Government departments Leave Voluntary work Department for Education and Skills
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk