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Local Government: Working Hours

Asked by Mrs Kemi BadenochConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 9 October 2024UIN 5626

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of a four day week for full pay in local government on the provision of services.

Answered by Jim McMahon

Local authorities are independent employers, responsible for the management and organisation of their own workforces. Any policy announcements will be made in the usual way.

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