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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 1 April 2026UIN 123195

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question 110793, on MHCLG: Flexible Working, what is the reason for the number of staff on a 4 day week on compressed hours rising fro

Answered by Samantha Dixon

Staff have a statutory right to apply for flexible working at any point during their employment.

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