HC Deb 03 February 1972 vol 830 c190W
97. Mr. Judd

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what guidance he has issued to Government Departments concerning the release of Government employees to attend residential courses of the open university; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. David Howell

Departments have been advised that Government employees attending residential courses of the open university may be granted special leave with pay under the normal rules. The leave allowances should be sufficient but in exceptional circumstances Departments have limited discretion to exceed them or to grant additional special leave without pay.