Department for Work and Pensions: Hotels
Commons · Question 111296 · Tabled 5 Feb 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 3 Mar 2026
DWP policy is clear that a hotel may only be booked for clear business reasons and with approval from the staff member’s manager. The policy also puts limits on the cost of hotels, which naturally excludes premium hotels. The total number nights spent in ...