Written questions

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...