Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 119493

DfT Operator

Tabled: 10 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Mr Richard Holden

Conservative — Basildon and Billericay

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many officials in her Department have been transferred or seconded to DfT Operator Ltd since 4 July 2024; and how many further transfers are planned.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
As at today’s date, there has been one member of staff seconded to DfT Operator Limited since 4 July 2024 and 210 staff are planned to transfer to DFT Operator on 1 April 2026.