Written question asked by John Bercow (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 15 April 2002 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.
Northern Ireland Office
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what estimate he has made of the (a) financial costs and (b) benefits to his Department of the Parental Leave Directive.
- Answer
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Mr. Bercow: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what estimate he has made of the (a) financial costs and (b) benefits to his Department of the Parental Leave Directive. [42481] Dr. John Reid: The information is as follows: (a) There are no financial costs as parental leave is unpaid. (b) The benefits include meeting staff needs, raising staff morale and ensuring the retention of experienced and trained staff.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 42481; 383 c719W;383 c717W
- Session
- 2001-02
- EC documents
- Dir97/75/EC
- Subjects
- Conditions of employment Costs EU law Government departments Parental leave Northern Ireland Office
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