Written question asked by Sion Simon (Labour) on Monday, 15 October 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 October 2007. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 22 October 2007 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Departments: Buildings

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (1) how many people will be working in the office building at 35 Great Smith street;

Answer: Approximately 140 people are permanently based in 35 Great Smith street. The current occupants are the Ceremonial Secretariat, the Office of the Third Sector, the Independent Offices and the Committee on Standards in Public Life as well as staff from the facilities management and IT contractors. In addition, a crisis management facility is also located in the building. The Cabinet Office has no present plans to change the use of this building.

Secondary information