Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 126531

Department for Transport: Staff

Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 16 April 2026
Named Day

Question

Jeremy Corbyn

Your PartyIslington North

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her Department's targeted staff headcount reduction was prior to 31 March 2026.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
Over financial year 2025/26, DfT(central) had an 8% headcount reduction target which was achieved by March 2026.