Written question asked by Stuart Anderson (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 February 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 February 2021. It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Friday, 26 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
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- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will take steps to extend the range of roles that are eligible for the right to reasonable time off work to carry out public duties.
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The Government is keen to see greater corporate responsibility on the part of employers and encourages 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.
Employees have the right to reasonable time off work to carry out specified public duties such as those of a magistrate or a local councillor. There are currently no plans to extend the range of roles.
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- 153370
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- 2019-21
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- 2021-02-26 12:35:49 +0000
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