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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flexible Working

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 120054

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many and what proportion of his Department's staff are on full-time pay with compressed hours.

Answered by Samantha Dixon

At 31 January 2026 there were 760 active payroll staff, 19% of total headcount, 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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