HC Deb 16 March 2004 vol 419 c165W
Mr. Heald

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the greatest number of civil servants that could be moved from central London to other parts of the country; and if he will make a statement. [161953]

Mr. Boateng

Sir Michael Lyons' Independent Review of Public Sector Relocation published its final report on 15 March. The report includes an assessment of the scope for relocating public sector activity from London and the South East. Copies are available in the Library of the House.

Mr. Heald

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the initial set-up costs of relocating 20,000 civil servants away from the South East. [161954]

Mr. Boateng

Sir Michael Lyons'Independent Review of Public Sector Relocation published its final report on 15 March. The report provides an estimate of the costs and savings associated with relocating public sector activity. Copies are available in the House of Commons Library.

Mr. Heald

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to make an announcement about the relocation of civil servants away from London and the South East. [161955]

Mr. Boateng

Sir Michael Lyons' Independent Review of Public Sector Relocation published its final report on 15 March. Copies are available in the Library of the House.

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