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Department of Health and Social Care: Remote Working

Commons · Question 72016 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Ashley Fox

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, 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 to staff who

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 15 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 tim...