Department for Transport: Facilities Agreements
Commons · Question 16285 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Rebecca Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what responsibility (a) Great British Railways and (b) DfT Operator Limited will have on trade union facility time.
Answer
Answered by Keir Mather, 15 Jul 2026
DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) is responsible for agreeing and administering reasonable paid trade union facility time for its employees, in accordance with recognition agreements, ACAS guidance, employment legislation and operational requirements. Great Bri...