Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 75447
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Facilities Agreements
Tabled: 5 September 2025
Answered: 16 September 2025
Question
Sir James Cleverly
Conservative — Braintree
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to page 59 of the MHCLG annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1062, published on 22 July 2025, what the business case was for the increase in the total cost of tra
Answer
Samantha DixonTrade union representatives have a legal right to be given time off to undertake their duties. Facility time is granted in line with Cabinet Office guidance and remains within 1% of our overall paybill.