§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by his Department and its agencies in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for(a)2003–04 and (b) 2004–05. [130681]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeFrom our records the Department for Education and Skills has spent the following amounts on Microsoft products in licensing fees in the last three years:
£ Year Amount spent 2000–01 11.4 million 2001–02 538,000 2002–03 215,000 1 Includes £1,130,000 on Computers within Reach Project. For 2003–04 and 2004–05, £350,000 has been budgeted for each year.