Department for Work and Pensions (Relocation to Leeds) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to relocate the headquarters of the Department for Work and Pensions to Leeds; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

2 May 2012

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill requires the Secretary of State to move the Department for Work and Pensions' headquarters to Leeds. It also provides for related measures needed to carry out the move and address associated administrative changes. In short, it formalises the relocation and the connected steps required to implement it.

Key Points

Mandates relocating the DWP's headquarters to Leeds.
Gives the Secretary of State power to arrange and implement the move.
Includes 'connected purposes' to cover related administrative and practical steps.
Affects DWP operations and staff, with potential implications for services and the Leeds economy.
Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage.

Who is affected?

DWP staff and contractorsDWP service users nationwideResidents and businesses in LeedsPublic sector suppliers and partners

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Department for Work and Pensions (Relocation to Leeds)

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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