Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 24288

Ministry of Defence: Foster Care

Tabled: 15 January 2025

Answered: 22 January 2025

Question

Josh MacAlister

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) his Department and (b) each of its arms length bodies offers employees who are foster carers (i) flexible working, (ii) paid time off for (A) training and (B) settling a new child into their home and

Answer

Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) Main Top Level Budget areas offer flexible working to all employees (role permitting), and legislation provides a day-one right to submit a request for flexible working. Foster Carer’s Leave is available, including up to five...

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