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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Birmingham

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 16 December 2024UIN 18376

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many staff will be affected by the closure of her Department's Birmingham office; and whether she plans to co-locate staff in the Government Hub in Birmingham.

Answered by Alex Norris

As at the 30 November 2024 there were 149 employees of the department based in the Birmingham office. The department is consulting staff and Trade Unions on the decision to close the Birmingham office. This consultation will consider the impact on the individuals affected with a view to putting in place measures to mitigate that impact and enable them to continue to perform their roles effectively.

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