§ Mr. Ian McCartneyTo ask the Prime Minister (1) how many days of leave he plans to take during the Christmas adjournment; [9823]
(2) how many days leave he has taken in the Easter, Whitsun and summer adjournments; and how many days leave he took during the time in which Parliament was prorogued this year. [9822]
§ The Prime MinisterMinisters are required to be available for Government business at all times. Subject to this overall requirement they may take leave as and when Government business permits.