Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Sarah Jones (Labour) on Monday, 21 September 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office: Senior Civil Servants

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, 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.

Answer

To date, one Senior Leaders’ Offsite has been delivered this calendar year. The event took place on 26 June 2026 at Home Office building in 2 Ruskin Square, Croydon.

The event was aimed at colleagues at SCSPB2 level and above. Total expenditure was £2,525 (excluding VAT), which covered catering costs. All other aspects of the event were delivered in house and there were no associated social or team-building activities.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 23916
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Home Office Training Senior civil servants
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Home Office: Senior Civil Servants

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