§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many members of staff of his Department are members of the Territorial forces; and if he has a strategy to encourage members of staff to become members of the Territorial forces. [44063]
§ Dr. WhiteheadThe DTLR does not keep a centralised record of those members of staff who are members of the Territorial forces.
My Department supports staff who wish to be members of the Territorial forces and provides special leave in order for staff to undertake appropriate training. It will also consider releasing staff who are asked to volunteer for a period of mobilised service.