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26 July 2012

Summary of request

The Authority was asked for the total amount paid to all trade unions for financial years 2010-11 and 2011-12 and a list of payments made to each trade union. In addition the Authority was asked which trade unions the HFEA provide staff-time to for official union duties and the number of full time equivalent staff that were provided for each trade union. Furthermore the applicant asked if the HFEA deduct trade union subscriptions from staff salaries in the payroll process in order to pass them on to the trade unions and how much the organisation charge each union for this service.

HFEA response

1.The total amount of money paid to all trade unions for financial years

a. 2010-11
None.

b. 2011-12
None.

2a. Which trade unions the HFEA provide staff time to work on trade union duties and / or activities (sometimes called ‘Trade Union facility time’) in i) 2010-11 and ii) 2011-12.
None.

b.The number of full time equivalent staff that were provided for each trade union in i) 2010-11 and ii) 2011-12.
Not applicable.

3.Does the HFEA automatically deduct trade union subscriptions from staff salaries in the payroll process in order to pass them on to the union? If so, how much does the HFEA charge each union for this service in a) 2010-11 and b) 2011-12?
Not applicable.

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