§ Mr. MullinTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much her Department(a) has spent since 1 May and (b) is planning to spend on focus groups. [34970]
§ Mr. FieldThe Department has commissioned £367,254 worth of focus group research since 1 May 1997 (including VAT) although not all this work is yet completed. Further such research will be conducted in future, but costs are not available until contracts are let.