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Wales Office: Senior Civil Servants

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeWales OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 23918

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how many departmental Senior Civil Service away days have taken place in calendar year 2026 to date; in what specific venues; at what cost; and if there was any associated social or team-building activity at public expense.

Answered by Wales Office

There has been one departmental Senior Civil Service (SCS) away day in calendar year 2026 to date. The away day was held in a meeting room at the UK Government Hub in Cardiff. There was no venue hire or event cost associated with the away day. There was no associated social or team-building activity at public expense.

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