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Written question asked by Andrew Pelling (Independent (affiliation)) on Thursday, 4 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 March 2010. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 March 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Civil Servants: Relocation

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues on the implementation of recommendations made by Sir Michael Lyons in his review of public sector relocation.
Answer

Ministers held conversations during the initial implementation of Sir Michael Lyons' recommendations resulting in departmental relocation targets being established. Departments have made good progress towards these targets and PBR 2009 announced that nearly 21,000 civil service posts had been relocated out of London and the south east.Treasury Ministers regularly meet ministerial colleagues at other Departments to discuss many topics, including the implementation of Sir Michael Lyons' recommendations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c332W; 321241
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Civil servants Location
Link
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