HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 cc724-5W
Mr. Swinney

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department if he will list the total value of research projects he has commissioned with bodies in(a) London, (b) South East England, (c) England, (d) Scotland, (e) Wales, (f) Northern Ireland and (g) the UK. [130161]

Mr. Hoon

The figures are as follows:

Breakdown of cost of research commissioned
Area Cost (£)
1996–97
London 138,110
SE England (excluding London) 18,912
England (excluding London and SE) 187,149
Scotland 4,500
Wales 6,457
Northern Ireland
UK Total 355,128

Breakdown of cost of research commissioned
Area Cost (£)
1997–98
London 163,857
SE England (excluding London) 32,492
England (excluding London and SE) 259,014
Scotland 2,500
Wales
Northern Ireland
UK Total 457,863