Written question asked by Stephen O'Brien (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Fiona Mactaggart (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 2004 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many businesses he estimates have allowed employees at least one day off for voluntary action in the local community as a result of the Active Communities Challenge launched by the Prime Minister in March 2000. - Detailed information not held centrally and disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Stephen O'Brien: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many businesses he estimates have allowed employees at least one day off for voluntary action in the local community as a result of the Active Communities Challenge launched by the Prime Minister in March 2000. [179583] Fiona Mactaggart: Detailed information on the number of employers offering their employees one day off for voluntary action is not held centrally and could be provided only at a disproportionate cost.

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