HC Deb 01 July 2003 vol 408 cc209-10W
Mr. Paul Marsden

To ask the Solicitor General how many of her staff have taken sick leave due to mental health problems in the last year. [111977]

The Solicitor-General

The information is as follows:

Crown Prosecution Service

During the period 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2002 the Crown Prosecution Service had 256 staff take sick leave through mental health problems.

Serious Fraud Office

During 2002, six employees took sick absence due to mental health problems.

Treasury Solicitor's Department

Five staff have taken sick leave due to mental health problems in the last financial year, 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003.

The Treasury Solicitor's Department figures also cover the Legal Secretariat to the Law Officers and HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate.