§ Mr. LidingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has for the relocation of the London Passport Office and Passport Agency headquarters. [91812]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe United Kingdom Passport Agency has been looking at options to relocate its Headquarters and the London Passport Office to improved accommodation elsewhere in London. A property has been identified—Bridge Place, 89 Eccleston square, Victoria which is currently on the Government Estate. Under the Passport Agency's Framework Document, it is for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Home Department to approve any changes in office locations, and the Agency will be discussing whether he will approve the proposals shortly.