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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Civil Servants

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 25 October 2024UIN 9613

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many civil servants are assigned to work in each of his Department's offices; and how many desks are available in each office.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The number of civil servants assigned to the Department’s office locations, and how many desks are available in each office location, are shown below:

Location

Headcount

Desks

Overall

4569

1688

Aberdeen, Crimon Place

101

62

Belfast, Erskine House

4

8

Birmingham, Victoria Square House

239

78

Bristol, Rivergate House

6

35

Cambridge, Eastbrook

1

1

Cardiff, Companies House

223

56

Darlington, Feethams House

124

43

Edinburgh, Queen Elizabeth House

176

86

Leeds, Wellington Place

2

3

London, 22-26 Whitehall

227

439

London, 55 Whitehall and 3-8 Whitehall Place

2969

571

London, Caxton House

41

30

London, Old Admiralty Building

28

35

Newcastle, Citygate

5

5

Nottingham, Apex Court

3

3

Salford, Trinity Bridge House

420

233

Notes:

In all locations except 55 Whitehall and 3-8 Whitehall Place, London and Old Admiralty Building, London, the Department’s staff are located in shared spaces with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. The desk figures shown are for both Government departments.

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