HC Deb 01 December 1980 vol 995 c65W
Mr. Stoddart

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what instructions were issued to staff in his Department concerning taking leave to attend a lobby of Parliament on Tuesday 25 November.

Mr. Heseltine

None. Authorisation of leave is the responsibility of local management, who are required to ensure that the conduct of official business is not affected unduly by the taking of leave.