In 2001 the Ministry of Defence head office moved from the main building to temporary offices allowing for the main building PFI redevelopment project to provide a new modern working environment appropriate to the future business need of the Department. Some redecoration of the temporary accommodation was undertaken to prepare it, including for Minister's offices. In 2004 the Ministry of Defence head office returned to the main building. There has been no redecoration of ministerial offices since this date.