§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many days of sick leave were taken in her Department last year; how many related to employees suffering(a) stress and (b) other mental health problems; and what the cost was to her Department. [56474]
§ Mrs. LiddellIn the year to 31 March 2002, 627 days of sick leave were taken in my Department. Details of the causes of absence are not available.