§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what has been the cost to date of refurbishing his Department's offices. [39016]
The Deputy Prime MinisterIn the current financial year expenditure on refurbishment of the Cabinet Office building at 70 Whitehall is estimated at £1,445,000 excluding VAT. Most of this expenditure results from a major programme to replace old wiring in part of the building, which was becoming dangerous. Recent changes in ministerial accommodation did not result in additional expenditure on refurbishment.