HC Deb 26 February 2004 vol 418 cc517-8W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office pursuant to his answer of 26 January 2004,Official Report, column 73W, on special advisers, what the cost of the Knowledge Network was in the last year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. [156249]

Mr. Alexander

In the financial year 2002–03 the Knowledge Network cost £1.5 million in current expenditure and £1.7 million capital. (These figures do not include capital charges or Cabinet Office overheads such as accommodation).

The costs represent the provision of ongoing infrastructure support and the development of web solutions and new systems to facilitate cross-government working.