HC Deb 11 April 1989 vol 150 cc451-2W
Mr. Redwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why the Property Services Agency has recently paid £50 per sq ft to rent space at the Ade1phi, the Strand.

Mr. Chope

The PSA acquired the Ade1phi at the behest of the Departments of Health and Social Security as part of a major planned rationalisation of its London HQ accommodation.

Mr. Redwood

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether the Property Services Agency has recently examined office properties in docklands, available at under £25 per sq ft, for the location of some central London staff in better and cheaper accommodation than in the west end.

Mr. Chope

It is the Government's policy that Departments should review the location of their work with a view to selecting locations offering better value for money, easier recruitment and retention of staff and other advantages. PSA is currently assisting Departments in undertaking their reviews by giving relevant information on property in different locations, including docklands.