§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs how many members1072W of staff at her Department are justices of the peace; and if she has a strategy for her Department to encourage members of staff to become justices of the peace. [44550]
§ Mr. MorleyAvailable records show that 12 members of staff are justices of the peace.
The Department actively supports its staff in giving more time to their communities. Staff are allowed varying amounts of paid time off for voluntary public duties (for example, serving as magistrates or school governors). We aim to raise the profile of volunteering and make it easier for staff to give their time and effort to voluntary work.