Written question asked by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 3 July 2009. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2009 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Jobcentre Plus: Buildings

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much her Department has spent on projects to refurbish Jobcentre Plus offices since 2001.

Answer: [holding answer 3 July 2009]: The administration of Jobcentre Plus is a matter for the acting chief executive of Jobcentre Plus, Mel Groves. I have asked him to provide the hon. Member with the information requested.Letter from Mel Groves:"The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has asked me to respond to your question asking how much her Department has spent on projects to refurbish Jobcentre Plus offices since 2001. This is something which falls within the responsibilities delegated to me as Acting Chief Executive of Jobcentre Plus.""Jobcentre Plus came into being in April 2002. The refurbishment of Jobcentre Plus offices was carried out over five years as part of the £1.9 billion rollout of the Jobcentre Plus office network, which included estates refurbishment costs of £782 million."

Secondary information