Written question asked by Steve Reed (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2017 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Monday, 17 July 2017. A substantive answer was provided by Margot James (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 July 2017 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Voluntary Work: Leave

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether he plans to introduce a new workplace entitlement to volunteering leave for three days a year.

Answer: The Government is keen to see greater corporate responsibility on the part of employers and to encourage the public sector, charities and businesses to consider their impact on society. Employer-supported volunteering can help to build stronger communities and a stronger economy, by helping charities and community groups to do more and by creating a more motivated and productive workforce. Many public sector organisations and businesses already run impressive volunteering programmes.

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