§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what make of computer has been provided by his Department to the hon. Member for Edinburgh, South (Mr. Griffiths); and how much it cost. [52861]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 29 July 1998]: My hon. Friend was provided with a Compaq computer at a cost of £1,555 exclusive of VAT.
§ Mr. Laurence RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what make of computer is normally provided by his Department to its senior civil servants; and what is the average cost of each such computer. [52860]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 29 July 1998]: The senior civil servants in my Department have been issued with Dell computers at an average cost of £750 (ex VAT).