Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 85165

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Facilities Agreements

Tabled: 27 October 2025

Answered: 7 November 2025

Question

Sir James Cleverly

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 16 September 2025 to Question 75447 on Trade union Officials: Facilities Agreements, whether the increase in facility time was (a) requested by trade un

Answer

Samantha Dixon

Trade union representatives have a legal right to be given time off to undertake their duties and this is requested in line with MHCLG policy. Facility time is granted in line with Cabinet Office guidance and remains within 1% of our overall pay bill. Min...

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