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Dept for Work and Pensions

Answer

Chris Ruane: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions his Department is having with Land Security Trillium concerning the (a) vacation and (b) alternative use of the Department's buildings. [190882] Maria Eagle: DWP has established a range of forums at different levels of management, where the nature and timing of the vacation of accommodation is discussed with LandSecurities Trillium. In addition to these discussions Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is advised of the Department's intention to vacate such accommodation. The policy of disposing of all surplus accommodation as early as possible is in keeping with the Department's Estate Strategy and seeks to deliver cost savings with minimum delay. Where the property concerned is ineligible for surrender to LandSecurities Trillium, due to Contractual constraints, the department reports the available space to OGC for inclusion on their register of vacant Civil Estate. This is then circulated to those departments seeking accommodation who also register their requirement with OGC. In its discussions with LandSecurities Trillium the Department explores, wherever possible, the possibility of alternative Planning use if that would enhance the sale price.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

425 c1182W; 190882

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Buildings Department of Social Security Private sector Property transfer Sales Trillium

Link

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