§ Mr. Terry LewisTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what plans he has for the refurbishment of ministerial offices in his Department; and what is the estimated cost of the works and date of completion. [11870]
§ Mr. MorleyThe current Ministry building in Whitehall which houses ministerial offices is in need of major renovation within the next few years. Ministers, and about 76 officials, will therefore move by the end of November to MAFF offices in Nobel house, Smith square.
Details on costs for this move and associated redecoration works were included in the reply given to the hon. Member for Romsey (Mr. Colvin) on 28 July, Official Report, columns 23–24.