HC Deb 14 June 1991 vol 192 c700W
Mr. Ralph Howell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many days were lost through sickness among central Government employees in the last year for which figures are available; and what is the number of statutory sick days allowed in each sector.

Mrs. Gillian Shephard

The most recent figures available are for 1989 when about 4.7 million days were lost due to sickness absence in the non-industrial civil service, (accounting for about 4 per cent. of days available in the year). The statutory sick pay (SSP) scheme extends to Government employees. SSP is payable for up to 28 weeks for a period of incapacity for work.

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