Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 111296

Department for Work and Pensions: Hotels

Tabled: 5 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026

Question

Rupert Lowe

Restore BritainGreat Yarmouth

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many nights were spent in hotels by Departmental staff in financial year 2024-25 by the star rating of the hotel.

Answer

Andrew Western
DWP policy is clear that a hotel may only be booked for clear business reasons and with approval from the staff member’s manager. The policy also puts limits on the cost of hotels, which naturally excludes premium hotels. The total number nights spent in ...

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