Written questions

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Remote Working

2026-06-04 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 7101 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department permits civil servants employed in the UK to work from overseas on a regular basis.

Answer

No. DCMS civil servants are not permitted to work from overseas on a regular basis. In line with departmental security and HR processes DCMS staff may be permitted temporary, short and time limited working arrangements overseas, in exceptional circumstanc...