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Written question asked by Alex Mayer (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Thursday, 26 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Local Government: Offices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his Department will make an estimate of the number of (a) unused and (b) underused office space by local councils.

Answer

Local authorities are independent bodies responsible for managing their own estates. MHCLG does not hold this information centrally and is unable to make an estimate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
122958
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Local government Offices
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk