Member

As a result of the able championing and advocacy of the noble Lords, Lord Hogan-Howe and Lord Paddick, I am very pleased to say that the Government have listened on this matter and have already commenced an internal, official-led review into the list of duties entitled to reasonable time off work. This review is considering whether the current list of eligible roles remains fit for purpose, including the case that noble Lords have put forward to add special constables to the list, and whether any further changes should be made. We need to consider whether any changes to this list will deliver the intended support for public services and understand the nature of the impact on businesses. As such, a holistic review is the best route for assessing this proposal.