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Deputy Prime Minister: Staff

Asked by Lewis CockingConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 69628

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many staff assigned to work for the Deputy Prime Minister are based in (a) 70 Whitehall and (b) 26 Whitehall.

Answered by Alex Norris

The Deputy Prime Minister works from multiple locations, including an office in 70 Whitehall. The office in 70 Whitehall can accommodate up to 30 staff. No staff assigned to the Deputy Prime Minister are based in 26 Whitehall.

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