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Civil Service: Buildings

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 29 October 2025UIN 83782

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking reduce the level of unused floorspace in civil service buildings.

Answered by Anna Turley

The Government Property Agency (GPA) is addressing unused floorspace by strategically reducing the overall size of the estate through consolidation and lease management, while simultaneously optimising the use of remaining space by adopting Smarter Working principles and leveraging technology for better utilisation.

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