§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many members of his staff in each of the past two years have been granted a day's paid leave to work as a volunteer; and if he will make a statement. [39738]
§ Jane KennedyThe Northern Ireland Office has a special leave policy that allows for paid leave for voluntary work. We do not record centrally the numbers of staff on this kind of leave, as it is a matter dealt with by local management.
All staff in the Northern Ireland Office are encouraged to undertake voluntary work, training and learning opportunities as part of their personal and career development.