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Scotland Office: Remote Working

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKScotland OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2025UIN 71001

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what information they hold on the number of workdays that were completed remotely in their Department in (a) 2024 and (b) 2025 to date.

Answered by Mr Douglas Alexander

On 24 October 2024, the Cabinet Office announced that 60% minimum office attendance for most staff continues to be the best balance of working for the Civil Service. Senior managers will continue to be expected to be in the office more than 60% of the time.

Office occupancy data is published on a quarterly basis. The data is published here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-hq-occupancy-data

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