§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are employed in her Department on a job share contract; and what percentage of vacant positions was advertised on this basis in the last 12 months. [35367]
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if she will make a statement on the extent of job sharing in her Department. [41050]
§ Mrs. LiddellMy Department currently has four members of staff employed in a total of two job-share positions.
Apart from a very small number of posts, where there are particular business requirements, all vacant positions are advertised as being available on a part-time, job share/split as well as on a full-time basis.