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Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 12 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 April 1999. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Friday, 16 April 1999 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Department of Social Security concerning the eligibility of service personnel for statutory sick pay.
Answer

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with the Department of Social Security concerning the eligibility of service personnel for statutory sick pay. [80699] Mr. Doug Henderson: None. Service personnel are not covered by Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) regulations on the basis that they remain on full pay during periods of sickness, which would exceed any amount payable under the SSP scheme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
329 c372W; 80699
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Armed forces Eligibility Staff Statutory sick pay