HC Deb 11 April 2003 vol 403 c419W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many staff in her Department have used their leave entitlement under the Parental Leave Directive since it came into force. [108411]

Dr. Howells

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has a range of policies intended to support staff with parental responsibilities including paid maternity and paternity leave; adoptive leave; career breaks; special leave with and without pay; and a range of flexible working options. To date no staff have requested leave under the Parental Leave Directive.