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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Performance Appraisal

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 17 April 2026UIN 123961

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many departmental employees were on performance management plans in (a) 2023, (b) 2024 and (c) 2025.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is committed to thorough performance management and has in place robust processes to ensure that those who fall below the expected standards are supported to improve in a timely manner. To this end, there have been:

Less than 10 employees have been placed on a formal performance improvement plan in 2023/24, 16 in 2024/25, and 17 in 2025/26.

Those who cannot improve their performance, despite this additional support, may be dismissed.

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