Written questions

Department for Work and Pensions: Remote Working

2026-06-07 · Department for Work and Pensions · 7366 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department permits civil servants employed in the UK to work from overseas on a regular basis.

Answer

DWP policy does not allow civil servants employed in the UK to work from overseas on a regular basis. Civil servants can be authorised to travel from the UK to conduct official business if necessary, returning to the UK after the conclusion of that busine...