§ Mrs. Bridget PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the total expenditure on new buildings and premises by her Department and its agencies; and if she will indicate the square footage of new office space purchased or newly rented in each of the last five years. [41139]
§ Sir John WheelerThe information requested on expenditure on new buildings and premises could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
The square footage of new office space purchased, including what has been constructed, or newly rented for the Northern Ireland civil service general office estate in each of the last five years is as follows:
Square footage 1991–92 59,580 1992–93 106,730 1993–94 257,700 1994–95 72,430 1995–96 129,675