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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Monday, 11 March 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 March 2013. It was answered by Stephen Crabb (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 2013 on behalf of the Wales Office.


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Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many officials in his Department qualify for privilege days; and what the total cost to the public purse was of the number of privilege days utilised each year by such officials.

[147750]

Answer

All civil servants (both permanent and temporary) in the Wales Office qualify for privilege days in addition to their holiday entitlements. Ministry of Justice officials receive 2.5 privilege days per annum, and Welsh Government officials receive two privilege days per annum, as part of their terms and conditions of service. This includes a privilege day relating to the Queen's birthday. The total cost could be estimated only at disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
147750; 560 cc406-7W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Leave Wales Office
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk