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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It was answered by Ian Murray (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Working Hours

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, with reference to the answer of 11 March 2026, to Question 110793, on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flexible Working, how many and what proportion of full-time staff on full pay work compressed hours over a four day week in her Department.

Answer

As of 1 July 2026, 46 full-time civil servants at the Department work compressed hours over a four-day week. This represents 4.0% of the Department’s 1,158 civil servants. Figures do not include staff currently on a career break.

DCMS remains committed to flexible working and the business benefits it offers, including supporting the Civil Service’s priority of ensuring the continued, effective, and productive delivery of services.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15821
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Working hours Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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