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Department for Transport: Location

Asked by Jerome MayhewConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 24 February 2026UIN 104847

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the net savings are expected to be from rationalising the Department’s London estate and expanding its presence in Leeds and Birmingham, after accounting for relocation, refurbishment and dual-running costs.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

The Department for Transport expects to save approximately £1.8m per year upon completion of the Whitehall Rationalisation programme, once relocation and dual running costs are considered and the Departments moving into Great Minster House start contributing to building lease costs.

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