Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 November 2004. It was answered by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 16 November 2004 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

House of Commons Commission

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will make an estimate of the potential savings of relocating staff in the Finance and Administration Department outside London.

Answer: Mr. Amess: To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission if he will make an estimate of the potential savings of relocating staff in the Finance and Administration Department outside London. [198831] Sir Archy Kirkwood: There are too many variables to be able to make a realistic estimate of the potential savings of relocating staff in the Department outside London; costs, such as loss of staff, recruitment of new staff and travel costs, and savings would depend heavily on the location. The House of Commons Accommodation Strategy includes an assessment of occupancy by administrative departments of space on the parliamentary estate, and usage of office space is kept under review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 198831; 426 c1275W;426 c1280W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Cost effectiveness Location Department of Finance and Administration
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk