Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Senior Civil Servants
(asked on 28th August 2026) - View Source
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, 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.
Answered by
Stephanie Peacock
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Between 1 January 2026 and 1 October 2026, DCMS held two Senior Civil Service (SCS) away days, each for half a day.
An SCS away day took place at the British Museum on 18 March 2026. No costs were involved for hiring the venue. The cost involved was £1,996.80.
On 14 July 2026, an SCS away day took place at the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester. No costs were involved for hiring the venue. We have not yet received an invoice for any other costs but expect one for refreshments.