Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Equality
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Answer of 27 September 2024 to Question HL1116 on Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Equality, how many staff in his Department have been permitted to undertake diversity-related network time during core working hours since 1 January 2025.
Answered by Michael Shanks
The majority of staff time spent on diversity staff networks is voluntary and unpaid. All staff in the Department can take part in diversity-related network activities during core working hours with agreement from their line manager. There are currently 40 Chairs and Champions across 11 diversity networks. These staff are given a weekly pro-rata time allocation of 10% to support respective network activity.
The Department values its diversity networks and is committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in partnership with them.
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