§ Lord Graham of Edmontonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Home Office is considering the grant of compassionate leave in respect of occupational stress for prison staff.
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Earl FerrersPrison Service staff, who become unfit for duty because of a stress related condition, are normally entitled to sick leave. The need for compassionate leave does not therefore arise. The Prison Service recognises the importance of occupational health and is developing training material for use in establishments in order to help line managers and their staff to deal with stress more effectively.