Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 15498
Civil Servants: Equality
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether civil servants are allowed to use paid working hours to participate in staff networks.
Answer
Jake RichardsMost participation in Ministry of Justice Staff Network activity is expected to take place within employees’ own time.Some volunteers undertaking agreed staff network leadership roles or to carry out agreed activity requested by the Department may have an...
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