HC Deb 22 April 1977 vol 930 c170W
Mr. Anthony Grant

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the cost to public funds of the Location of Offices Bureau over the last three years; how many office jobs have been moved out of Central London over the same period; if he will now abolish the bureau; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Shore

The cost to public funds of the Location of Offices Bureau for each of the past three years was:

  • Year ended 31.3.75—£148,000
  • Year ended 31.3.76—£173,000
  • Year ended 31.3.77—£208,000

In the same period 36,600 jobs were moved by clients of the bureau. I propose to make a statement about the future of the bureau shortly.

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