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As outlined in both the answer to PQ 179241 on 15 April and in the oral contribution of 25 March, Cabinet Office Ministers have consistently informed the House of the Government\u2019s commitment to relocating roles to regions and nations of the UK. More detailed plans for growth in York will be set out in due course.<\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4647", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Julia Lopez"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Hornchurch and Upminster"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Julia Lopez"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2021-04-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2021-04-23T13:57:51.75Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "53"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-04-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office: York"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reasons the information provided on the number of his Department's jobs that will be moved to York was different in the Answer of 15 April 2021 to Question 179241 and his oral contribution of 25 March 2021, Official Report, column 1038.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4471", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Rachael Maskell"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "York Central"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Rachael Maskell"} ], "uin" : "183197"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1310236", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1310236/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

At Step 3, no earlier than 17 May 2021, weddings and civil partnership receptions can proceed with up to 30 people either outdoors (including private gardens) or in any COVID Secure indoor venue that is not required by law to remain closed. At Step 3, indoor hospitality will be allowed to open, meaning that wedding receptions can take place in restaurants as well as a range of other COVID-Secure venues and businesses.<\/p>

Further details on receptions at this Step will be updated in due course to enable us to take account of developments in the pandemic.<\/p>

For further information, please refer to the guidance for for wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations:<\/p>

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-small-marriages-and-civil-partnerships/covid-19-guidance-for-wedding-and-civil-partnership-receptions-and-celebrations<\/a><\/p>

For further information, please refer to the guidance on reopening businesses and venues, which sets out what businesses/venues open at each step:<\/p>

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/reopening-businesses-and-venues-in-england/reopening-businesses-and-venues<\/a><\/p>

<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4017", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Penny Mordaunt"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Portsmouth North"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Penny Mordaunt"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2021-04-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2021-04-23T13:58:35.353Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "53"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-04-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Weddings: Coronavirus"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to proposals under Step 3 in Covid-19: Guidance for wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations, whether restaurants will be considered covid-secure indoor venues where up to 30 people may proceed with a wedding reception.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4786", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Zarah Sultana"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Coventry South"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Zarah Sultana"} ], "uin" : "183305"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1310313", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1310313/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "

As has been the case under successive Administrations, Prime Ministers will speak to their international counterparts on a range of issues. There will be occasions where it is in the national interest that such discussions are confidential.<\/p>

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The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) is independent of Government and is accountable to Parliament through the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee for its performance. The PHSO will therefore reply separately to these questions by letter.<\/p>

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The Downing Street complex is a working building, as well as containing two Ministerial residences. As has always been the case, refurbishments and maintenance are made periodically. The Government is legally required to maintain the Downing Street buildings to the high standards appropriate to its Grade 1 and 2 listed status in consultation with Historic England. The listed status, as well as security and other relevant factors, significantly add to the cost of maintenance and repairs, compared to normal properties.<\/p>

<\/p>

Across successive governments, Prime Ministers have received an annual allowance of up to £30,000 a year from the public purse to contribute towards the costs associated with maintaining and furnishing of the residency within the Downing Street estate.<\/p>

<\/p>

Such works contribute to assets owned and held by the nation for use by Ministers, including for example for hosting official guests.<\/p>

<\/p>

Figures for outturn spending from that allowance on the No 11 flat (the residence of the Prime Minister since 1997) are as follows.<\/p>

<\/p>

To assist public scrutiny, they are presented in cash terms at the time of the payments, and in real terms (equivalent costs today).<\/p>

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Year<\/em><\/p><\/td>

Cash outturn<\/em><\/p><\/td>

Real terms*<\/em><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>

1997-98<\/p><\/td>

£16,471<\/p><\/td>

£25,299<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

1998-99<\/p><\/td>

£48,336<\/p><\/td>

£73,040<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

1999-00<\/p><\/td>

£32,189<\/p><\/td>

£48,425<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2000-01<\/p><\/td>

£37,501<\/p><\/td>

£55,406<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2001-02<\/p><\/td>

£32,945<\/p><\/td>

£47,973<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2002-03<\/p><\/td>

£32,707<\/p><\/td>

£46,587<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2003-04<\/p><\/td>

£21,094<\/p><\/td>

£29,414<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2004-05<\/p><\/td>

£14,012<\/p><\/td>

£18,996<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2005-06<\/p><\/td>

£35,293<\/p><\/td>

£46,617<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2006-07<\/p><\/td>

£14,832<\/p><\/td>

£19,050<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2007-08<\/p><\/td>

£28,150<\/p><\/td>

£35,164<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2008-09<\/p><\/td>

£27,083<\/p><\/td>

£32,939<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2009-10<\/p><\/td>

£29,389<\/p><\/td>

£35,181<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2010-11<\/p><\/td>

£30,000<\/p><\/td>

£35,267<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2011-12<\/p><\/td>

£13,335<\/p><\/td>

£15,442<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2012-13<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2013-14<\/p><\/td>

£20,490<\/p><\/td>

£22,840<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2014-15<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2015-16<\/p><\/td>

£29,106<\/p><\/td>

£31,744<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2016-17<\/p><\/td>

£19,400<\/p><\/td>

£20,647<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2017-18<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2018-19<\/p><\/td>

£6,134<\/p><\/td>

£6,270<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

2019-20<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td>

£0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>


*Using HMT figures for GDP deflator for 2019-20.<\/sup><\/p>

Note: The annual allowance may be combined or spread to support works across financial years.<\/sup><\/p>

Figures exclude essential works to make good the premises prior to occupation.<\/sup><\/p>

<\/p>

No works took place in 2019-20 partly due to the general election and the covid pandemic.<\/p>

<\/p>

Audited figures of spending from the allowance for the 2020-21 financial year are not yet available; works have taken place by long-standing Downing Street contractors on painting, sanding and floorboards. Any costs of wider refurbishment in this year have been met by the Prime Minister personally.<\/p>

<\/p>

The Government has been considering the merits of whether works on parts or all of the Downing Street estate could be funded by a trust; this could mirror long-standing arrangements in place for Chequers (a private trust) or for Dorneywood (a charitable trust), reducing the need for subsidy from the public purse. Such matters are legally complex and policy development is ongoing. The Government engaged with the Leader of the Opposition\u2019s Office on the proposals in July.<\/p>

<\/p>

Matters concerning works on the Downing Street estate, including the residences, will be covered in the Cabinet Office\u2019s forthcoming annual report and audited accounts.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4200", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord True"} } , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Lord True"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2021-04-23", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2021-04-23T13:51:55.163Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "53"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Cabinet Office"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2021-03-12", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "10 Downing Street"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "2"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25277", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Lords"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what was the outturn spending from the public purse on the Prime Ministerial residence in Downing Street in each financial year since 1997 for which records are held.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4229", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Jenkin of Kennington"} } , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Baroness Jenkin of Kennington"} ], "uin" : "HL14191"} ], "itemsPerPage" : 10, "page" : 0, "startIndex" : 1, "totalResults" : 5, "type" : ["http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#ListEndpoint", "http://purl.org/linked-data/api/vocab#Page"]} }