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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Remote Working

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 19 September 2025UIN 72010

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what proportion of staff in his Department did not meet the minimum office attendance target in the latest period for which data is available; and what sanctions his Department issues to staff who do not meet this target.

Answered by Dame Angela Eagle

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.

Occupancy rates in our London HQ are given in the published Civil Service Headquarters occupancy data.

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