Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 65418

Working Hours

Tabled: 7 July 2025
Answered: 15 July 2025

Question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Labour — Poole

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has considered the findings of the most recent four day week pilot; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure businesses have a structured forum in which to share insights on effecti

Answer

Mr Douglas Alexander
We are aware of the findings of the 4 Day Week Foundation’s recent trial. A four-day week is an example of a flexible working arrangement. Currently, all employees have the right to request a flexible working arrangement, and we are changing legislation t...
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