Department for Transport (Relocation to Birmingham) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Transport to Birmingham; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would require the Secretary of State to relocate the Department for Transport's headquarters to Birmingham. It also includes related measures needed to implement the move. In short, the department's main office would be based in Birmingham rather than its current location.

Key Points

Relocation of the Department for Transport's headquarters to Birmingham
Includes connected provisions to enable the relocation
Status: second reading in the House of Commons (originating in the Commons)
If progressed, would move to committee stage and further readings in Parliament
Potential impacts on staff, operations and the Birmingham region’s economy and local services

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would proceed to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then to further readings in both Houses.

Who is affected?

Employees and other staff of the Department for Transport (DfT) and civil servantsBirmingham and the wider West Midlands region (residents, local economy, and local authorities)Transport industry stakeholders and service users (passengers, freight operators, and infrastructure users)Local businesses and contractors involved in the relocation or related activityTaxpayers and the public finances

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Transport (Relocation to Birmingham)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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