§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Advocate-General how many staff in her Department, agencies and non-departmental public bodies receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in each of the last four years. [36214]
The Advocate-GeneralI refer the hon. Member to the answer given today by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many staff in her Department, agencies and non-departmental public bodies receive paid leave to undertake union duties; how many days they are allocated; and what has been the cost to public funds in each of the last four years. [36213]
§ Mrs. LiddellNo official in my Department receives paid facility time on a full time basis to undertake trade union activities.