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Department for International Development (Relocation to Newcastle) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for International Development to Newcastle; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

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If enacted, the bill would require the Secretary of State to relocate the Department for International Development’s headquarters to Newcastle. It would lay out the steps and any related provisions needed to carry out the move.

Key Points

Compels the relocation of the DFID headquarters to Newcastle.
Creates a framework for planning and delivering the move (timelines, property arrangements, staffing and funding).
Includes connected provisions to support the relocation.

Who is affected?

DFID staff and contractorsDFID department and its estate/property managementResidents and businesses in Newcastle and the surrounding areaLocal authorities and public services involved in the relocation

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

31 Jan 2012

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for International Development (Relocation to Newcastle)

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)

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