Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many civil servants work in the Government People Group; and what the annual cost of the Group is.

As at 9th December 2024, 836 (789 full time equivalent) civil servants work in Government People Group. Government People Group also currently directly employs 2097 Fast Streamers, through 14 centrally managed, profession based Fast Stream leadership development schemes. All Fast Streamers are deployed across government in roles covering a range of government professions.

2023/24 financial year operating costs relating to activities and services delivered by the Group were £254m. This includes the cost of Fast Streamers employed and deployed across government on non Government People Group activities.