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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Remote Working

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 15 June 2026UIN 7101

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if her Department permits civil servants employed in the UK to work from overseas on a regular basis.

Answered by Ian Murray

No. DCMS civil servants are not permitted to work from overseas on a regular basis. In line with departmental security and HR processes DCMS staff may be permitted temporary, short and time limited working arrangements overseas, in exceptional circumstances.

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