Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Monday, 16 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 July 2001. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the original budgeted estimate was for the cost of moving the headquarters and London Regional Office of the UK Passport Agency; what the current estimated outturn is; and if he will make a statement. - Including figures.

Answer: Mr. Lidington: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the original budgeted estimate was for the cost of moving the headquarters and London Regional Office of the UK Passport Agency; what the current estimated outturn is; and if he will make a statement. [4963] Angela Eagle: The original budgeted estimate was £11.5 million. The current estimated outturn is £14.0 million. It should be noted that the functionality of the operation has been raised significantly to enable the introduction of a Tiered Application Service. The number of customer counters has been increased and an enhanced appointment and queue management system added. The level of security has also been improved for the added security of both customers and staff.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4963; 372 c354-5W;372 c355W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Costs Building alterations Greater London Location Offices United Kingdom Passport Service
Contains statistics: Yes
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