§ Miss WiddecombeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what the additional cost to each police force in England and Wales has been of administration associated with Best Value; and if he will make a statement. [150042]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeThe administration cost associated with Best Value is not collected centrally by the Home Office.
The Government are confident that Best Value will, over the five year period, save police authorities and forces more than they spend as well as improving police performance across the board.