Department for Business and Trade: Strikes
2026-07-15 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · HL2203 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what is their policy on whether ministers in the Department for Business and Trade attend their department to undertake ministerial duties during periods of strike action by civil servants or contractors.
Answer
Decisions about ministerial attendance at departmental offices are a matter for individual ministers, taking account of their official duties, operational requirements and the effective conduct of government business.