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Written question asked by Louise Haigh (Labour) on Friday, 6 October 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 October 2017. It was answered by Nick Hurd (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 October 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Special Constables: Leave

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if her Department will take steps to introduce paid leave for special constables to access training through the Employer Supported Policing scheme.

Answer

The Home Office endorses the Employer Supported Policing (ESP) scheme and has been clear that by supporting staff to volunteer in policing, employers can help keep their communities safe and at the same time help their employees learn valuable skills.

It is for individual employers to consider whether they are able to offer paid leave for employees to access special constable training and undertake special constable duties. The Home Office allows up to ten days a year of paid special leave for Home Office employees to carry out special constable duties or training.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
105665
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Leave Special constables
Link
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