Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many departmental Senior Civil Service away days have taken place in calendar year 2026 to date; in what specific venues; at what cost; and if there was any associated social or team-building activity at public expense.

One event has taken place in the department in calendar year 2026 to date and this was for all Senior Civil Servants working in Defra. This took place in March 2026 at The Cumberland Hotel and the total cost was £20,598.32, including facilitation. There was no social or team-building activity at public expense associated with this event.