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Written question asked by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It was answered by Samantha Dixon (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Working Hours

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 11 March 2026 to Question 110793 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flexible Working, what are the typical working hours that a full-time staff member on compressed hours is expected to work during their four day week; and how does this compare with the expected working hours of a full-time staff member during a five day working week.

Answer

Staff who work full-time, have the following conditioned hours per week:

  • 36 hours net – if their normal place of work is in London and if appointed before 1 June 2013
  • 37 hours net – if their normal place of work is elsewhere

If they were appointed to the Civil Service within the department on or after 1 June 2013:

  • 37 hours net – in all locations (including London)

Net hours do not include meal breaks.

Staff working a compressed four-day week have the flexibility to agree their daily working pattern to reach the required conditioned hours per week.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
124642
Session
2024-26
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Subjects
Working hours Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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