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Local Government: Offices

Asked by Alex MayerLabourMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 26 March 2026UIN 122958

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an estimate of the number of (a) unused and (b) underused office space by local councils.

Answered by Alison McGovern

Local authorities are independent bodies responsible for managing their own estates. MHCLG does not hold this information centrally and is unable to make an estimate.

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