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Cabinet Office: Buildings

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 4 July 2025UIN 63006

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the planning application submitted to Westminster City Council on 19 May 2025, reference 25/03467/CLLB, what the nature is of the internal alterations being made to 70 Whitehall; and what the budget is for the works.

Answered by Georgia Gould

As part of the ongoing refurbishment works on the 4th Floor of 70 Whitehall, the Cabinet Office has submitted an application for the installation of a ceiling within the southern lift shaft. The total budget for this work, including all fees and VAT, is £280k.



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