Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Remote Working
2026-06-08 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7981 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department permits civil servants employed in the UK to work from overseas on a regular basis.
Answer
Defra does not permit employees to work overseas on a regular basis and has a robust policy and application process for use in exceptional circumstances only. All exceptional cases must comply with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)...