Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 22 November 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 November 2005. It was answered by David Lammy (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 November 2005 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Departmental Estate

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport which buildings and sites used by her Department and related agencies (a) have ceased to be used in the last year and (b) will be closed under plans for relocation.

Answer: The information is as follows:(a) The Department ceased to use its one-floor holding at Woburn Place in central London in April 2005.(b) The Department occupies buildings in Blandford Street and Orange Street, both in central London, which it plans to vacate in 2006 and 2007 respectively, as part a project to harmonise its accommodation around its main buildings in Cockspur Street.The Royal Parks Agency has not ceased to use any buildings in the past year and has no current plans to close or relinquish buildings.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 440 c573-4W;440 c573-4W; 31770
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Closures Buildings Government departments Location Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk