Written questions

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Remote Working

2026-06-08 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero · 7983 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

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

Answer

The Department does not permit civil servants employed in the UK to work overseas on a regular basis. In a small number of cases, staff may be permitted to work overseas for a short, defined period and for limited reasons, including where urgent work requ...