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<p>As a large employer, the Department understands the potential impact that a closure
or relocation of an office may have. However, the economic impact of employment is
dispersed beyond the specific location of a workplace because people also spend their
money where they live.</p><p> </p><p>Where the Department does move staff to a new
place of work, it is unlikely that a significant proportion of them would also move
their place of residence and so will still continue to contribute to the economy of
their home base.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, as Merthyr Tydfil Ty Bethesda is a leased
building the landlord may offer the premises to a new tenant.</p>
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