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Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Facilities Agreements

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of the Public and Commercial Services Union press release Improved Cabinet Office guidance on time off for union reps secured, published on 6 May, what changes have been made to (1) departmental monitoring of spending, and (2) staff resources on facility time.

Answer

Any changes to departmental monitoring of spending and changes to staff resources on facility time, arising from the updated Civil Service Facility Time Framework and Guidance, are delegated to departments. The Employment Rights Act (2025) included the repeal of the requirement to report facility time data to the Cabinet Office.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL371
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Government departments Facilities agreements
Link
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