§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what procedures are followed by his Department to ensure that when employees fall ill, their functions are fulfilled by other officials. [16197]
§ Mrs. Angela Knight[holding answer 20 February 1996]: When staff are absent from work through illness, any urgent work will be carried out by colleagues within the team. Where it appears that a member of staff will be absent for a prolonged period, the line manager either rearranges the day-to-day work of the team to cover the duties of the absent officer, or puts in a temporary replacement depending on the functions involved.