HC Deb 13 December 1993 vol 234 cc443-4W
Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the total amount paid to theEvening Standard for distributing and advertising the questionnaire and document "London: Making the Best Better"; if separate amounts where payable for (i) distribution and (ii) advertising; if any advertisements were provided free of charge as part of a distribution package; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

Information about the amount paid to theEvening Standard is commercial in confidence.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish a full list of all polling organisations who were consulted about draft copies, or asked to undertake pilot studies, in connection with his questionnaire accompanying "London: Making the Best Better"; what was the total cost involved in such pilot studies or consultations; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Gummer

The organisations invited to tender to undertake a pilot study on the questionnaire accompanying the document "London: Making the Best Better" were MORI, NOP and the London Research Centre. The contract was awared to MORI, at a total cost of £4,500 including VAT.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what who was responsible for printing copies of the documen, "London: Making the Best Better" and the accompanying questionnaire.

Mr. Gummer

The Department of the Environment was responsible for printing both the booklet amd the questionnaire. The work was competitively tendered and the contract awarded to Flair Press Ltd.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if the task of analysing replies to the document "London: Making the Best Better" has been plat out to tender.

Mr. Gummer

[holding answer10 December 1993]: No. The analysis of the replies is being undertaken within my Department.

Mr. Dobson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many replies so far received to the document "London: Making the Best Better" questionnaire have been deemed invalid.

Mr. Gummer

[holding answer 10 December 1993]: Of about 6,500 replies received so far, under 30 are unusable.