§ Mr. JenkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many members of staff of her Department are members of the Territorial Forces; and if she has a strategy to encourage members of staff to become members of the Territorial Forces. [44071]
§ Dr. HowellsThe Department does not hold information on which members of staff are members of the Territorial Forces. We encourage staff to become members of the Territorial Forces by allowing up to eight days paid special leave per year for training plus an additional five for special courses or exercises. We also look favourably upon requests for unpaid special leave in connection with these activities.