FOI reference: FOI-2026-3563
You asked
I have reviewed the EMP07 dataset on temporary employees, but I could not find a breakdown by contract length.
Could you please provide the number of people on fixed-term contracts lasting between six and 24 months for the following quarters?
Apr to Jun 2024
Jul to Sep 2024
Oct to Dec 2024
Jan to Mar 2025
Apr to Jun 2025
Jul to Sep 2025
Oct to Dec 2025
Jan to Mar 2026
We said
Thank you for your request.
We collect information on the number and length of fixed-term contracts through the Labour Force Survey (LFS) based on interviews with people resident in households in the UK.
Although we do collect information on the length of contracts, we have not created any outputs analysing this information.
It would be possible to request a tailored analysis of the information relating to length of temporary contracts for employees by contacting our Social Surveys team.
Such services are subject to legal frameworks, resources and agreement of costs. Please note, there will be a charge for this work which would be subject to our charging policy.
As this information is reasonably accessible via another route, even if only accessible on payment, Section 21(2)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) applies.