§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment she has made of the impact of the Part-time Workers Directive on staff in her Department. [109270]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Scotland Office supports the removal of discrimination against part-time workers and is committed to ensuring that all of its staff achieve a satisfactory work-life balance. Part-time working is only one of several ways in which Scotland Office staff can enjoy additional flexibility in their working patterns.