Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 6 January 2026 to Question 100885 on Cabinet Office: Remote Working, if he will set out the methodology for the (a) physical and (b) electronic data collation of the Civil Service headquarters occupancy data, including the use of (i) wifi log-ins associated with location, (ii) computer log-ins associated with location, (iii) swipe pass entry data, (iv) space booking systems, (v) desk booking systems and (vi) manual counting.

There are four main methods used by departments to collect their Headquarter Occupancy data. It is for departments to determine the most appropriate method of collection. Methods used are:

• Wifi and/or computer log-ins associated with location which track device connectivity to, or logins within, specific building locations.

• Swipe pass entry data which counts arrival and/or exit at defined access points.

• Space or desk booking system which records pre-booked workspaces.

• Manual count which will involve the use of a member of staff physically counting people either at a specified time each day or as they enter and/or exit a building.