Written questions

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: Civil Servants

Commons · Question 21815 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, how many civil servants from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will be moving to his Department.

Answer

Answered by Kate Dearden, 8 Sep 2026

Following the Machinery of Government changes announced in July 2026, the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (“BIST”) is working closely with affected departments to confirm and implement the associated transfer of functions and staff....