§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what estimate he has made of absenteeism rates in days per annum for staff in his Department in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [104177]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister was established following Machinery of Government changes in May 2002. Information on absenteeism, other than sick absence, is not kept centrally. Absenteeism is managed by the line, and no estimates are made, or kept centrally.