Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 110789

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Flexible Working

Tabled: 4 February 2026
Answered: 25 February 2026

Question

Sir James Cleverly

Conservative — Braintree

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many headcount staff in his Department work compressed hours on full pay.

Answer

Samantha Dixon
At 31 January 2026 there were 760 active payroll staff who worked full‑time hours over a compressed period, meaning they received full pay. This figure includes a range of different compressed full‑time working arrangements.