§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many officials in his Department are currently on gardening leave; and if he will make a statement. [108158]
§ Ms Beverley HughesWe interpret the term "gardening leave" as applying to staff who have no current assignment and are in receipt of full pay and are not required to attend for work.
One member of staff falls into this category.