Written questions

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Remote Working

Commons · Question 64661 · Tabled 2 Jul 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Official record

Answered 10 Jul 2025

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many staff in his Department have permission to work remotely outside the UK; and in which countries those staff are based.

Answer

Answered by Feryal Clark, 10 Jul 2025

As at 2 July 2025, 7 DSIT employees, who are all UK-based, have exceptionally been given permission to work remotely outside of the UK for a limited period. The countries are: Ghana, United States of America, Italy, Belgium, Sweden and Germany. Permission...