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Cabinet Office: Ministers' Private Offices

Asked by Emily ThornberryLabourCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 15 January 2025UIN 20170

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 9833 on Cabinet Office: Ministers' Private Offices, how much was spent on (a) new furniture and fittings and (b) other refurbishment of Ministerial offices in his Department between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024; and on what items this was spent.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The Government Property Agency confirmed £33,315.61 excluding VAT was spent during the period 4th July 2022 to 4th July 2024 on new furniture and fittings plus other refurbishment (including moves). This is broken down as follows;

  • New furniture and fittings - £0

  • Other refurbishment of ministerial offices including moves - £33,315.61

The full itemised list can be found below:

  • Date: 04/2023

    • What: The ministerial offices in 70 Whitehall, redecorated due to water damage.

    • How much: £19,956.50 ex VAT.

  • Date: 11/2023

    • What: The redecoration of the ministerial waiting room in 70 Whitehall with furniture alterations, partly due to health and safety concerns.

    • How much: £13,359.11 ex VAT.

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