Written questions

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Remote Working

Commons · Question 72010 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Official record

Answered 19 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Ashley Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of staff in his Department did not meet the minimum office attendance target in the latest period for which data is available; and what sanctions his Department issues

Answer

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle, 19 Sep 2025

On 24 October 2024 the Cabinet Office announced that 60% minimum office attendance for most staff continues to be the best balance of working for the Civil Service. Senior managers will continue to be expected to be in the office more than 60% of the time...