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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Ministers' Private Offices

Asked by Emily ThornberryLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 24 December 2024UIN 20172

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December 2024 to Question 9072 on Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Ministers' Private Offices, how much was spent on (a) new furniture and fittings and (b) other refurbishment of Ministerial offices in her Department between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024; and on what items this was spent.

Answered by Alex Norris

Between 4th July 2022 and 4th July 2024, £12,128.11 was spent on new furniture and fittings in Ministerial Offices and a breakdown of costs is below:

Item/ Place

Cost (£)

Bookcase

£7,581.41

TV Installation

£607.23

Supply and install 2 x 2 seater sofa

£3,818.19

Supply and install gromet and cable tray

£121.28

Total

£12,128.11

There were no costs on the refurbishment of these Ministerial office during this period.

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