22 exemptions for work purposes, you must not have a work Christmas lunch or party where that is a primarily social activity and is not othe rwise permitted by the rules in \our tier. ́ Social distancing remained the rule at work, with guidance on working safely in offices sa\ing ³\ou must maintain social distancing in the Zorkplace Zherever possible ́. Offices Zere advised to ³maintain social distancing guidelines (2m, or 1m with risk mitigation where 2m is not viable), wherever possible, including while arriving at and departing from work, while in work, and when travelling between sites ́. Summary On 15 December 2020 a virtual quiz took place for No 10 staff. This was attended by No 10 staff who were present in Downing Street and 70 Whitehall and by some who joined from home. Alcohol and food was available in Downing Street and at 70 Whitehall, supp lied and paid for by staff attending. The quiz and prize - giving lasted approximately three and a half hours. Preparations On 27 November 2020 at 13.50, an email invitation was sent by the No 10 People & Wellbeing Group (³PWG ́) to all No 10 staff invitin g them to a virtual Christmas Quiz on Tuesday 15 December 2020. The email read: ³As Ze are not able to get together this \ear for a Christmas part\ the People and Wellbeing group have arranged a Christmas Quiz on Tuesday 15th December from 6 - 8.30pm. D ress up for the festive season and get \our cameras on! «.. «Further details Zill folloZ shortl\, if \ou Zant to get involved please email the PWG inbo[. ́ On 11 December 2020, a further email was sent by the PWG, again to all No 10 staff, setting out the joining instructions and running order for the quiz and the need to follow social distancing guidance. Participants were organised into teams of six and were invited to join virtually in one of three ways : (i) from home, (ii) from their desk in No 10 D owning Street, (iii) from meeting rooms in No 10 or 70 Whitehall (where some No 10 staff members were based). This email includ ed the following: ³ The Quiz will take place on Tuesday 15th at 1800 ± 2000 « We need to be mindful of Hand s - Face - Space!
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