Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the expected costs of the proposed relocation of staff and resources from sites due for closure in his Department's estate.

We are not yet in a position to share an estimated figure due to commercial confidentiality pending completion of legal processes and staff consultation. We expect to make savings by merging offices through reduced running costs and making best use of both office space available and taxpayer’s money.