Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether he has additional plans to relocate civil service posts currently in central London to other parts of England.

The department has made positive and significant progress in reducing its presence in London. In 2016, 50% of our workforce was based in London but by 2022 this has shifted to just 30%. Our future plans as part of commitments to the Places for Growth agenda achieve the right balance between relocating roles while still providing opportunities to develop talent and expertise within our London workforce. This aligns with our aim to connect policy delivery with local stakeholders and delivery partners across England.