HC Deb 23 July 1985 vol 83 c490W
Mr. Bruce

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many job-sharing schemes are currently operating within local authorities in Scotland; and how many people are involved in job sharing.

Mr. Allan Stewart

Within Scottish local authorities at 16 July 1985 there were three job-splitting schemes operating in which six people were participating. At the same date there were 80 people in total participating in 40 job-splitting schemes throughout Scotland.

Mr. Bruce

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what job-sharing schemes he is promoting among his Department's staff; and how many Scottish staff are involved in job sharing.

Mr. Younger

Although my Department has no formal job-sharing scheme, there are four posts the work of which is shared among eight staff.

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