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Civil Servants: China

Asked by Dr Neil Shastri-HurstConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 125806

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many FTE civil servants primarily focus on China policy; and their grades.

Answered by Chris Bryant

As of 15 April 2026, there are 34.5 FTE civil servants in DBT and based in the UK who work in the China Team or have a role that includes China as the primary focus. However, these individuals may also perform duties unrelated to China policy. There are additional staff members who contribute to China policy, although it may not be their primary responsibility.”

Grade

FTE

EO

0.5

HEO

6

SEO

9

Fast Streamer

1

Grade 7

13

Grade 6

4

SCS 1

1

Total

34.5

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