To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many privilege holidays civil servants in the Cabinet Office are entitled to; and on what days of the year. (210873)

Cabinet Office civil servants are entitled to 2.5 privilege day holidays annually. These are normally taken on

Maundy Thursday afternoon.

The Tuesday after the late May bank holiday to mark the Queen's official birthday.

The last working day before Christmas Day or the first working day after Boxing Day.

Cabinet Office civil servants can arrange with their managers to work an alternative day within 12 months of the designated day if, for example, they wish to use their Christmas or Maundy Thursday privilege day entitlement for other religious festivals.