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Civil Servants: Cheltenham

Asked by Max WilkinsonLiberal DemocratCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 26 June 2025UIN 60950

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of moving civil servants to Cheltenham on his Departments staffing costs.

Answered by Georgia Gould

The 2025 Spending Review confirmed £244 million investment supporting the relocation of roles out of Whitehall to complete the development of new hubs in the regions.

Cheltenham will continue to be a vibrant Civil Service location and home to one of GCHQs strategic hubs. The Government Property Agency continues to work closely with departments based in Cheltenham.

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