§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if she will list the conferences held by her Department since 1 May 1997, giving in each case the(a) purpose and (b) estimated cost. [27749]
§ Mr. DenhamThe information is not available as it is not held centrally. Such information as is available is as follows.
Expenditure brought to account on Management Conferences for Departmental staff between 1 May and 31 December is £958,201.
Additionally expenditure brought to account on seminars for employers on National Insurance issues between 1 May and 31 December is £17,376.