Written questions

Civil Service: Labour Turnover and Recruitment

Commons · Question 12667 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Cabinet Office · Official record

Answered 1 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent assessment he has made of the level of recruitment and retention challenges in the civil service.

Answer

Answered by Satvir Kaur, 1 Jul 2026

On 20 January, the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister outlined his commitments to rewire Whitehall and modernize public services, with a specific focus on enhancing public sector productivity through rapid operational delivery and resolution.A core ele...