Two more government buildings operating under Sharia law have been uncovered by MailOnline after it was revealed MPs could be forced to stop drinking alcohol when they move out of the Palace of Westminster.

Plans were revealed for MPs to be rehoused in a temporary chamber in a courtyard in the Department of Health at 79 Whitehall - opposite The Cenotaph - earlier this week.

However, alcohol is banned on the premises because the building was quietly transferred to finance an Islamic bond scheme in 2014.

A Treasury source has now told MailOnline the other two buildings in the bond scheme are Wellington House in Lambeth - a second Department of Health site - and a Department of International Development property at 22-26 Whitehall.

Three government buildings are operated under Sharia law because they were transderred to finance an Islamic bond scheme in 2014

New home? Plans were revealed for MPs to be rehoused in a temporary chamber in a courtyard in the Department of Health at 79 Whitehall (pictured) - opposite The Cenotaph - earlier this week

Under terms of the lease at 79 Whitehall, alcohol is one of the activities banned on the premises, according to The Times.

A Whitehall official told the newspaper: 'It's true. If MPs want to use Richmond House they'd better give up any hopes it will include a bar.'

The three Whitehall buildings were transferred to the £200million Islamic bond scheme, which switched their ownership from British taxpayers to wealthy Middle Eastern businessmen and banks.

George Osborne announced the move in June 2014 as part of an effort to make the UK a global hub for Islamic finance.

But critics say the scheme would waste money and could undermine Britain's financial and legal systems by imposing Sharia law onto government premises.

The bonds – known as Sukuk – are only available for purchase by Islamic investors.

The money raised will be repayable from 2019. But instead of interest, bond-buyers will earn rental income from the Government offices because interest payments are banned in Sharia law.

The Treasury agreed to make the Sukuk fully compliant with Sharia law to ensure investors were not put off investing in the scheme, meaning each of the buildings used to finance the products must meet the terms of Sharia law, including the ban on alcohol.

A Treasury source has now told MailOnline one of the other buildings in the bond scheme is a Department of International Development property at 22-26 Whitehall (pictured)

Wellington House in Lambeth (pictured) was also transferred to the £200million Islamic bond scheme

WHY ARE WHITEHALL BUILDINGS GOVERNED BY SHARIA LAW? In June 2014 George Osborne announced that Britain was launching the first Islamic bond scheme in the non-Muslim world. Three Government buildings in Whitehall were transferred to Islamic bonds, switching the ownership from British taxpayers to wealthy Middle Eastern businessmen and banks. The issue of bonds raised £200million and was the first carried out by a Western country. Osborne said it would turn the UK into 'the western hub of Islamic finance' and the 'undisputed centre of the global financial system.' But critics say the scheme would waste money and could undermine Britain's financial and legal systems by imposing Sharia law onto government premises. The bonds – known as Sukuk – are only available for purchase by Islamic investors. The money raised will be repayable from 2019. But instead of interest, bond-buyers will earn rental income from the three Government offices because interest payments are banned in Sharia law. The Treasury agreed to make the Sukuk fully compliant with Sharia law to ensure investors were not put off investing in the scheme, meaning each of the buildings used to finance the products must meet the terms of Sharia law, including the ban on alcohol. Advertisement

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen said he was outraged to discover that parts of Whitehall was being ruled by Islamic law.

'I do find it unbelievable government buildings are governed by Sharia law,' he told MailOnline. 'I don’t see the bars as being an essential part of Parliament but it’s the principle that matters.

'Most of our constituents will be absolutely amazed that the principle could ever have been authorised.'

It is the latest stumbling block encountered by Parliamentary authorities as they search for a new home while £4billion worth of repairs is carried out on the building, which is riddled with asbestos, leaking ceilings and rodents.

A spokeswoman for the joint committee on the Palace of Westminster said: 'The committee is looking at a range of options and no final decision has been taken.

'It is aware that Richmond House is under a bond.'

The Palace of Westminster has dozens of bars and restaurants, where MPs, peers, staff and other passholders can enjoy pints for as little as £2.90.

The cheapest and quickest option for refurbishing the Palace of Westminster would require MPs to temporarily move out of the building for up to six years.

A specially-made chamber built in the courtyard of the Department of Health – just 100 yards down the road from the Palace of Westminster – is the preferred option among MPs.

Remaining close to the palace would be the most convenient option for government ministers, who would continue to work in Whitehall departments and must be held accountable to Parliament.

Moving MPs to a courtyard in the Department of Health is popular with some MPs because it could easily be integrated into the current Parliamentary estate.

It is located next to 1 Parliament Street and Porcullis House, where many MPs' offices are housed, meaning many could go to vote in the temporary chamber without leaving the estate and avoiding security concerns.

Department of Health staff would have to move out of the offices in Richmond House at 79 Whitehall while a temporary chamber is built.

Revamp: Parliament is riddled with asbestos, leaking ceilings and rodents and was described as a 'death trap'

Barred: MPs have been warned that drinking will be banned if they move into the Department of Health site

An independent report commissioned by Parliament estimated that the revamp would cost more than £7bn and take 32 years to complete if politicians did not move out of the building temporarily.

But the costs could be halved to an estimated £3.5billion and take just six years if MPs and peers agree to a temporary new home.

Plans to rehouse MPs in Whitehall was discussed by Labour's Shadow Leader of the Commons at Monday's Parliamentary Labour party meeting.

Mr Bryant told his colleagues that Parliament's Joint Committee on the Palace of Westminster had all but ruled out the idea of relocating MPs outside London.

Chris Grayling, the Leader of the Commons and chairs the cross-party committee overseeing the refurbishment plans, is expected to tell Tory MPs of the plans later this week.

Where to relocate roughly 800 peers is proving more difficult.

Similar courtyards in the Treasury or the Foreign and Commonwealth Office could be used as part of the refurbishment, which is expected to begin following the 2020 general election.