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Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Simon Lightwood (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Department for Transport: Location

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the net savings are expected to be from rationalising the Department’s London estate and expanding its presence in Leeds and Birmingham, after accounting for relocation, refurbishment and dual-running costs.

Answer

The Department for Transport expects to save approximately £1.8m per year upon completion of the Whitehall Rationalisation programme, once relocation and dual running costs are considered and the Departments moving into Great Minster House start contributing to building lease costs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
104847
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Birmingham Department for Transport Greater London Leeds Location Repairs and maintenance Operating costs
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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