Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the letter from the Permanent Secretary to the hon. Member for Hamble Valley of 3 February 2025, what the cost to the public purse was of logistical support for the Deputy Prime Minister to move into Admiralty House; and at what stage in the process of the provision of support the Permanent Secretary was consulted by the Deputy Prime Minister.

There was no cost to the department as a result of the Deputy Prime Minister’s move to her official residence. Professional removal and cleaning services were hired and paid for personally by the Deputy Prime Minister. The Permanent Secretary is regularly engaged in discussions about support provided for the Deputy Prime Minister and the same was the case in this instance.