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: Darlington

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 16 January 2026, to Question 104169, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Darlington, why the Darlington office has a 40% office attendance rate requirement rather than the Civil Service expectation of 60%.

Answer: The office attendance expectation for the Darlington office is set at 40% due to building capacity constraints. This has been determined by assessing the number of staff based at the site against the desks available, while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 124705
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Darlington
Friday, 16 January 2026
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House of Commons; Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Darlington
Monday, 22 June 2026
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House of Commons; Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Darlington
Monday, 22 June 2026
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Subjects: Staff Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Offices Darlington
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