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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flexible Working

Asked by Sir James CleverlyConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 25 February 2026UIN 110789

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many headcount staff in his Department work compressed hours on full pay.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

At 31 January 2026 there were 760 active payroll staff who worked full‑time hours over a compressed period, meaning they received full pay. This figure includes a range of different compressed full‑time working arrangements.

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