Cabinet Office: Facilities Agreements — Written Question

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 110 of the Cabinet Office annual report and accounts 2024-25, published on 23 October 2025, what was the business case for the increase in the number of hours of facility time compared to

Answer

Anna Turley

In 2024-25, the Cabinet Office spend fell well below the recommended 0.1% maximum spend laid out in the facility time framework guidance. Trade Union representatives have a statutory right to be granted reasonable paid time off to undertake trade union du...

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