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DfT Operator

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 119493

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many officials in her Department have been transferred or seconded to DfT Operator Ltd since 4 July 2024; and how many further transfers are planned.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

As at today’s date, there has been one member of staff seconded to DfT Operator Limited since 4 July 2024 and 210 staff are planned to transfer to DFT Operator on 1 April 2026.

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