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Government Departments: Air Conditioning

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 26 September 2025UIN 70490

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government Property Agency plans to install air conditioning in government buildings.

Answered by Anna Turley

In Government Property Agency (GPA) managed buildings we hold responsibility for the lifecycle maintenance and upgrade of office assets. This will include the replacement of heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems of buildings. When these assets reach the end of their serviceable life it is the GPA who will be responsible for replacing them in the most efficient manner. This will vary between buildings but will either be upgrading with the most efficient (HVAC) replacement available or the introduction of newer carbon friendly technologies such as air-source heat pumps. The final investment decision is based on longevity in the building, initial capital cost and the efficient maintenance and overall life running costs.

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