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Department for Business and Trade: Training

Asked by Esther McVeyConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 20 June 2025UIN 59384

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many staff network events took place in his Department in May; and what the names of those events were.

Answered by Justin Madders

In the Department for Business and Trade, staff networks bring colleagues together to share experiences, are employee led and operate in line with the Civil Service Code. Staff network events help engage and connect colleagues across the Department.

One staff network event was held in this period to commemorate VE Day.

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