HC Deb 24 June 1994 vol 245 cc357-8W
Mr. McMaster

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many hours on average returning officers and depute returning officers at the regional and European elections are expected to devote to these additional duties; whether it is the normal practice for their employers to allow time off to allow them to perform these additional duties; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

There is no information held centrally about hours worked by returning officers and their deputies when engaged on European parliamentary election work. The arrangements for local government elections are the responsibility of the returning officer and council concerned.

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