HC Deb 17 July 1997 vol 298 c244W
Ms Walley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much his Department spent on stationery provision in respect of paper items in each of the last five years. [8865]

Mrs. Liddell

The amount spent on paper by the Treasury in each of the last five years was:

  • 1992–93: £95,518
  • 1993–94: £73,182
  • 1994–95: £89,417
  • 1995–96: £96,310
  • 1996–97: £94,729.

In real terms, the amount spent has declined by 10 per cent. between 1992–93 and 1996–97.