Written question asked by Lord Gilbert of Panteg (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Leong (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Department for Business and Trade: Strikes
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what is their policy on whether ministers in the Department for Business and Trade attend their department to undertake ministerial duties during periods of strike action by civil servants or contractors.
- Answer
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Decisions about ministerial attendance at departmental offices are a matter for individual ministers, taking account of their official duties, operational requirements and the effective conduct of government business.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL2203
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Strikes Department for Business and Trade
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- 2026-07-29 16:53:52 +0100
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