§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what proportion of senior civil servants in his Department have signed waivers to work voluntarily more than 48 hours a week; and if he will make a statement. [160884]
§ Mr. StrawLess than 4 per cent. of senior civil servants in my Department have signed such waivers. The standard terms and conditions of service for staff employed by the Home Office are well within the limits set by the Working Time Regulations.