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Ofwat: Remote Working

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 24 July 2025UIN 66896

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much Ofwat has spent on equipment to enable staff to work from home in each of the last three years.

Answered by Emma Hardy

Ofwat's staff balance working from home and in the office. This is important to support collaboration, build and sustain relationships with others, and support the delivery of Ofwat's business outcomes. Working from the office provides opportunities for face-to-face interaction and connection, in-person meetings, and networking.

Taking this hybrid approach, Ofwat recognises that staff are likely to incur new or additional spend on hybrid working incidentals. Ofwat has spent the following on equipment to enable staff to work from home in each of the last three years:

  • 2022/23 - £3240.92
  • 2023/24 - £9584.55
  • 2024/25 - £14,142.46

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