§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what has been the average annual leave entitlement of staff in her Department in each of the last four years. [31752]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisSince 1 April 2000 all staff outside of the senior civil service have been entitled to 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising to 30 days after 10 years' service.
Between 1 August 1998 and 31 March 2000, staff up to and including Higher Executive Officer (HEO) were entitled to 25 days on appointment. Staff in grades up to and including HEO equivalent qualified for 30 days entitlement after 15 years' service. Staff at Senior Executive Officer (SEO)—Grade 6 continued to qualify for 30 days after 10 years service.
Prior to 1 August 1998, staff in grades up to and including HEO equivalent received 22 days entitlement on appointment, rising to 25 days after one year. Staff in grades at SEO—Grade 6 received 25 days on appointment. Staff in grades up to Executive Officer (EO) equivalent qualified for 30 days entitlement after 20 years' service, staff at HEO equivalent qualified for 30 days after 15 years' service, and SEO—Grade 6 qualified for 30 days after 10 years' service.
Annual leave entitlement for members of the senior civil service is set at 30 days and has been for the last four years.