Written question asked by Lord Houchen of High Leven (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Buildings

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government how many (1) desks, and (2) civil servants, are assigned to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero office in 55 Whitehall.

Answer

On 30 June 2026, 55 Whitehall and 3-8 Whitehall Place had 1104 desk work settings, and 2970 active civil servants as their contracted office location.

55 Whitehall and 3-8 Whitehall Place are two adjacent conjoined buildings that provide the main London office space for the Department.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL1908
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Buildings Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Buildings

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