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Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Monday, 31 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 June 2003 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many staff in his Department receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in 2002.
Answer

Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many staff in his Department receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in 2002. [106778] Peter Hain: Two members of staff are entitled to `facility time' of up to eight days per year each for union business.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106778; 406 c315W;406 c315-6W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Conditions of employment Costs Executive agencies Civil servants Government departments Leave Non-departmental public bodies Trade unions Wales Office
Link
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