Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 2004. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 2004 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many gyms are available to the staff in the Department; and what the cost of providing them was in the last year for which figures are available. - Including fact that 17 workplace gyms are available.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many gyms are available to the staff in the Department; and what the cost of providing them was in the last year for which figures are available. [204363] Maria Eagle: There are currently 17 workplace gyms around the country that are available to staff working for the Department for Work and Pensions. DWP does not contribute to the running costs of these facilities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 204363; 428 c1440-1W;428 c1440W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Costs Department for Work and Pensions Government departments Facilities Sports Gyms
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk