Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 5 December 2024 to Question 9833 on Cabinet Office: Ministers' Private Offices, how much was spent on (a) new furniture and fittings and (b) other refurbishment of Ministerial offices in his Department between 4 July 2022 and 4 July 2024; and on what items this was spent.

The Government Property Agency confirmed £33,315.61 excluding VAT was spent during the period 4th July 2022 to 4th July 2024 on new furniture and fittings plus other refurbishment (including moves). This is broken down as follows;

• New furniture and fittings - £0

• Other refurbishment of ministerial offices including moves - £33,315.61

The full itemised list can be found below:

• Date: 04/2023

• What: The ministerial offices in 70 Whitehall, redecorated due to water damage.

• How much: £19,956.50 ex VAT.

• Date: 11/2023

• What: The redecoration of the ministerial waiting room in 70 Whitehall with furniture alterations, partly due to health and safety concerns.

• How much: £13,359.11 ex VAT.