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Written question asked by Baroness Harman (Labour) on Monday, 1 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 February 2021. It was answered by Julia Lopez (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Civil Servants: Leave

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what provision there is for civil servants to take paid leave to care for their children of primary school-age and under when the child is ill.

Answer

Within the Civil Service, policies on time off are delegated to departments. Departments can decide whether to offer paid special leave in these circumstances, or whether a combination of annual, flexi and special leave is more appropriate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
146750
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Children Civil servants Leave
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk