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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Ministers' Private Offices

Asked by Sir Ashley FoxConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 25 October 2024UIN 9615

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much was spent on (a) new furniture and fittings and (b) other refurbishment of Ministerial offices in his Department since the dissolution of the last Parliament; and on what items this was spent.

Answered by Michael Shanks

The Department is a customer of the Government Property Agency (GPA) at all its office locations. The office where the Department’s ministers are located is a GPA Hub building, where GPA is the landlord and building manager and the Department is a tenant. GPA is responsible for the fit out, furnishing and refurbishment of all office spaces, which includes ministerial offices.

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