Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to Answer of 9 March 2022 to Question 132395 on civil service staff networks, what recognised staff groups have been running in her Department over the last three years.

There are 19 recognised staff groups that have been running in the department over the last three years. The groups are listed below:

A:gender Support Network

ABLE - the Home Office's disability network

Break the stigma - support group for staff affected by mental health issues

EU Nationals Network (EUNN)

Ethos - Home Office sports and social association

Home Office Christian Network

Home Office Hindu Connection

Home Office Islamic Network

Home Office Jewish Network (J-Net)

Home Office Sikh Association

Gender Equality Network

Giving Back (GB) Network

Home Office Retired and Reunited Staff Association (HORSA)

Spectrum: Home Office lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) staff support network

Stand 2 Support (veterans group)

The Network

Trade unions

Working Through Cancer Network

Carers' Group (Her Majesty's Passport Office)

UKVI Parental Network