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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the rationale and criteria for evaluating alternative sites to Mowden Hall in Darlington for use by the Department for Education.[HL6701]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the rationale and criteria for evaluating alternative sites to Mowden Hall in Darlington for use by the Department for Education.[HL6701]
Following the decision to vacate our current site at Mowden Hall, the department
conducted an initial search of the north-east property market for all offices between 25,000 square feet and 70,000 square feet.
This produced an initial list of over 50 properties. The department subsequently produced a shortlist of suitable sites that met a series of search criteria. These criteria included a town or city location with easy access to a main line rail station, good quality work space for approximately 350 staff and desirable core facilities such as access to a restaurant or café. The criteria also included some parking availability for disabled staff, appropriate timing of availability and an EPC asset rating of 69(c) or better.
In addition, when selecting an alternative site in the north-east, the department will consider: business need, the cost to the taxpayer, the impact on staff, the impact of closure on local communities, and compliance with wider government policies.
We are now considering all available options and intend to communicate the final decision to staff by the end of April 2013.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the cost of the recent move of the Department for International Development headquarters from 1 Palace Street to the former Cabinet Office premises at 22 Whitehall; and what plans have been made for the subsequent use of the vacated Palace Street site. [HL6477]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the cost of the recent move of the Department for International Development headquarters from 1 Palace Street to the former Cabinet Office premises at 22 Whitehall; and what plans have been made for the subsequent use of the vacated Palace Street site. [HL6477]
The recent move of DfID from 1 Palace Street to 22 Whitehall will save £62.5 million in rent and rates by 2020. The total cost of this is approximately £7 million, just over £1 million below the budget.
Working in conjunction with the Government Property Unit, agreement was reached with the landlords for an early termination of the leasehold at the end of 2013 which was otherwise due to expire in 2020.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the reasons for not including the Stabilisation Unit in the recent move of the Department for International Development headquarters to 22 Whitehall; and where that will be located.[HL6478]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what were the reasons for not including the Stabilisation Unit in the recent move of the Department for International Development headquarters to 22 Whitehall; and where that will be located.[HL6478]
DfID’s new London building at 22 Whitehall is significantly more cost-effective to operate than 1 Palace Street. The move will save taxpayers £62.5 million by 2020. As part of the adoption of more modern and efficient space utilisation we decided that the joint DfID/Ministry of Defence/Foreign
and Commonwealth Office unit—Stabilisation Unit—would be accommodated in the FCO Old Admiralty Buildings immediately adjacent to our new Whitehall offices. The move will take place shortly.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I do not intend to take all the time that would normally be taken in such debates, as the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Graham Evans) has a key interest, because his constituency is affected. Therefore, I will cut...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I do not intend to take all the time that would normally be taken in such debates, as the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Graham Evans) has a key interest, because his constituency is affected. Therefore, I will cut...
indicated assent.
indicated assent.
The Department for Education announced on 13 November 2012 its intention to close Castle View house in Runcorn, which is owned by the Department as a freehold property. It proposes to transfer the work to Manchester. The Runcorn site accommodates 450 staff, including 222 Department for Education staff, private sector...
The Department for Education announced on 13 November 2012 its intention to close Castle View house in Runcorn, which is owned by the Department as a freehold property. It proposes to transfer the work to Manchester. The Runcorn site accommodates 450 staff, including 222 Department for Education staff, private sector...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Halton (Derek Twigg) oninitiating this important debate, which has far-reaching implications for both my constituency and his own. I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and his Department...
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I congratulate the hon. Member for Halton (Derek Twigg) oninitiating this important debate, which has far-reaching implications for both my constituency and his own. I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and his Department...
I thank the hon. Member for Halton (Derek Twigg) and my hon. Friend the Member for Weaver Vale (Graham Evans) for securing the debate and for their contributions. Both Members made excellent contributions, which reflected the impact on their constituencies of the future of the Department for Education offices. I...
I thank the hon. Member for Halton (Derek Twigg) and my hon. Friend the Member for Weaver Vale (Graham Evans) for securing the debate and for their contributions. Both Members made excellent contributions, which reflected the impact on their constituencies of the future of the Department for Education offices. I...
Is it not a real concern that the Department developed a proposal to close down a building and transfer staff to Manchester, based on a flawed case and best-guess estimates, when a local authority and MPs were later able to put together much clearer facts than the Department itself could?...
Is it not a real concern that the Department developed a proposal to close down a building and transfer staff to Manchester, based on a flawed case and best-guess estimates, when a local authority and MPs were later able to put together much clearer facts than the Department itself could?...
I thank the hon. Gentleman for making his point. It is an open consultation; the decision has not yet been made. We wanted to listen to available evidence, but we put forward the evidence available at the time. His contributions, and those of others, have helped to develop our thinking.
The...
I thank the hon. Gentleman for making his point. It is an open consultation; the decision has not yet been made. We wanted to listen to available evidence, but we put forward the evidence available at the time. His contributions, and those of others, have helped to develop our thinking.
The...
Is my hon. Friend aware that Halton borough council has suggested several alternatives to the existing building, based on the consultation? I do not agree with this, but it says that the proposal it is not economic; it is the most expensive option. There are various alternative locations in my...
Is my hon. Friend aware that Halton borough council has suggested several alternatives to the existing building, based on the consultation? I do not agree with this, but it says that the proposal it is not economic; it is the most expensive option. There are various alternative locations in my...
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Weaver Vale for his comments, and I am aware of his proposals. We are absolutely considering all available options in the north-west in relation to our package. I understand that both speakers have acknowledged that there is essentially a choice between Runcorn...
I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Weaver Vale for his comments, and I am aware of his proposals. We are absolutely considering all available options in the north-west in relation to our package. I understand that both speakers have acknowledged that there is essentially a choice between Runcorn...
I welcome the fact that the Minister will have a discussion with the permanent secretary and the Secretary of State to consider the points that we have made. I have not heard any argument from her to refute the figures that the borough council and the PCS agree on, which...
I welcome the fact that the Minister will have a discussion with the permanent secretary and the Secretary of State to consider the points that we have made. I have not heard any argument from her to refute the figures that the borough council and the PCS agree on, which...
We are taking into account all the submissions and we will continue to receive and analyse figures before making a decision. When a decision is made, we will release the business case, which will show which figures we ultimately adhered to when making the decision. We are taking account of...
We are taking into account all the submissions and we will continue to receive and analyse figures before making a decision. When a decision is made, we will release the business case, which will show which figures we ultimately adhered to when making the decision. We are taking account of...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2013, Official Report, column 253W, on Government departments: locations, whether he has made an assessment of the potential benefits in (a) cost savings, (b) economic growth or (c) regeneration of moving staff of Government departments...
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2013, Official Report, column 253W, on Government departments: locations, whether he has made an assessment of the potential benefits in (a) cost savings, (b) economic growth or (c) regeneration of moving staff of Government departments...
There have been numerous studies on the benefits of relocation, both by the previous Conservative Government and the Government of which the hon. Lady was a Member. We recognise that the number of civil servants in Central London is higher than it needs to be. Relocation of staff out of expensive London offices to other regions continues to be high on the agenda, as an option to deliver the savings needed. However, the final location of posts in a Department is decided by its business and operational requirements.
The Government Property Unit, in the Cabinet Office, is managing a programme of estate rationalisation across Central London in order to reduce the cost of offices and to make savings for the UK taxpayer. The Government's strategy is to consolidate its operations into freehold and PFI space where that is practical and cost-effective to do so. This has already resulted in the reduction of the Central Civil Estate in London by just over 432,900 sq m, or around 20% in the period from 1 May 2010 to 1 March 2013.
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2013, Official Report, column 253W, on Government departments: locations, which vanity properties were referred to in the original answer.
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2013, Official Report, column 253W, on Government departments: locations, which vanity properties were referred to in the original answer.
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This Government has exited several costly leases within Central London which were entered into under the previous Government. In total this Government has saved the taxpayer a staggering £1 billion since the General Election by selling, exiting and getting out of unnecessary properties, leases and land. It would have been entirely possible for this to have happened under the previous Government.
This Government does not believe that taxpayers should foot the bill for unnecessary properties. That's why in February 2013 the Department for International Development exited its leasehold address at 1 Palace Street. Though the building was undeniably impressive,
the lease was expensive and unnecessary given the under-occupation of various properties in the area which the Government owns outright. Exiting the lease has saved the taxpayer £62.5 million.
My Lords, in moving that this House do agree with Commons Amendment 3, I shall speak also to Commons Amendments 4, 7 to 10, 32 to 37, 42, 43, 51, 61 to 92, 93 to 130 and 132. This group of amendments covers a range of issues in respect of...
My Lords, in moving that this House do agree with Commons Amendment 3, I shall speak also to Commons Amendments 4, 7 to 10, 32 to 37, 42, 43, 51, 61 to 92, 93 to 130 and 132. This group of amendments covers a range of issues in respect of...
The purpose of this debate is to challenge the decision made by the Ministry of Justice to merge magistrate benches in the Wiltshire and Swindon local justice areas, and to reallocate cases to the three courts of Swindon, Chippenham and Salisbury.
Under proposed changes to the magistrates court matrix in Wiltshire,...
The purpose of this debate is to challenge the decision made by the Ministry of Justice to merge magistrate benches in the Wiltshire and Swindon local justice areas, and to reallocate cases to the three courts of Swindon, Chippenham and Salisbury.
Under proposed changes to the magistrates court matrix in Wiltshire,...