Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 98586
Department for Work and Pensions: Equality
Tabled: 9 December 2025
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff in his Department are permitted to undertake diversity-related network time during core working hours; and what proportion of overall working time are they permitted to spend on such netw
Answer
Andrew WesternDWP is transitioning its EDI Networks in line with the new Cabinet Office Guidance. Currently in DWP we have 8 Departmental EDI Networks. Each Network has 2 co-chairs who receive 25% time allowance and up to 10 committee members who receive 10%. When all ...
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