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, 6 May 2003. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 May 2003 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 staff in his Department, agencies and non-departmental public bodies receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in 2002. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many staff in his Department, agencies and non-departmental public bodies receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in 2002. [106734] Mr. Stephen Twigg: During 2002, 18 staff received a total of 495 days leave to undertake union duties at a total cost to public funds of £44,000. These figures represent the maximum leave allowance which may be granted in each year of 25 days or 40 days for members of Trade Union National Executive Committees and Councils for individuals engaged in trade union business in DfES. There are no members of National Executive Committees or Councils in NDPBs for which DfES is responsible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 106734; 404 c647-8W;404 c644W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conditions of employment Costs Executive agencies Civil servants Government departments Leave Non-departmental public bodies Trade unions Department for Education and Skills
Contains statistics: Yes
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