Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will review her departmental estate in order to reduce costs; and if she will make a statement.

DFID has reviewed its UK estate which resulted in a move from 1 Palace Street, Victoria to 22 Whitehall. The move was completed on time and more than £1 million under budget.

The relocation will save HMG £62.5 million in rent and rates by 2020. The move also heralded a new, more business-like approach from the department, with more efficient use of office space and flexible working practices saving even more money in the longer term.