§ Mr. Robert Taylorasked the Minister of Overseas Development which office accommodation will be released to the private sector when her Department moves into its new headquarters at East Kilbride; and if there is any anticipated saving to the taxpayer.
§ Mr. MarksI have been asked to reply.
The Property Services Agency is preparing a plan for rationalising the London estate as Departments' dispersals take effect. Some buildings will be allocated to different Departments in order to group staff more efficiently, improve the quality of accommodation or to maximise rent savings. Surplus accommodation will be released.