§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what proposals he has to reimburse schools who have to engage supply teachers temporarily to replace teachers who are absent on jury service; and if he will make a statement. [121729]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe Department has no plans to reimburse schools for any costs incurred in covering teachers who serve on juries. The arrangements for paid and unpaid leave for jury service are determined under teachers local contracts of employment.