§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his Department's policy with regard to(a) paid and (b) unpaid leave for staff to undertake voluntary public service.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 27 February 1989]: My Department's policy on these matters accords with paragraphs 870–873 of the Civil Service pay and conditions of service code, a copy of which is available in the Library.