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Department for Business and Trade: Bereavement Leave

Asked by Andrew GriffithConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 November 2024UIN 15887

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether staff in his Department are entitled to bereavement leave.

Answered by Justin Madders

The Department for Business and Trade allows employees to take up to five days Special Leave with pay in the event of a death of a dependant, close relative or other person in a close relationship.

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