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Department for Business and Trade: Flexible Working

Commons · Question 71938 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Ashley Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what proportion of civil servants in his Department have flexible working arrangements; and how many of those work compressed hours.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 8 Sep 2025

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is committed to supporting flexible working practices. Employees may request alternative working patterns to help balance their professional and personal responsibilities, as long as business requirements are me...