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Department for Transport: Staff

Asked by Jeremy CorbynYour PartyDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 16 April 2026UIN 126531

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's targeted staff headcount reduction was prior to 31 March 2026.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Over financial year 2025/26, DfT(central) had an 8% headcount reduction target which was achieved by March 2026.

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