Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 28078

Public Sector: Holiday Leave

Tabled: 3 February 2025

Answered: 11 February 2025

Question

Mary Glindon

Labour — Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will review the list of people granted the right to take time off work to perform public duties under section 50 of the Employment Right Act 1996.

Answer

Justin Madders

The entitlement to time off for public duties helps to ensure that unpaid roles within our public services attract a broad range of people, including those who are in work, while breaking down a barrier to participation in civic life for people who need t...

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