Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to reduce the turnover of staff in his Department.

In July 2018 the Department introduced its new People Plan which covers the period 2018-20. The aim of the People Plan is to build a flexible and resilient workforce that will help us deliver our priorities. The Department is committed to supporting our people to maximise their potential and to experience varied and challenging career opportunities, including the opportunity to work in other parts of Government.

Last year’s People Survey saw a further rise in staff engagement, identifying MHCLG as a ‘high performing’ organisation for the first time.