HC Deb 08 March 1999 vol 327 cc5-6W
Mr. Maclean

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions for what reason the current running cost estimate of the Environmental Protection Agency website is projected to rise to £ 1,000,000 in the year 2000–01. [74007]

Mr. Meacher

I am advised by the Environment Protection Agency that the estimated cost of running its website is projected to increase from £ 25,000 in 1998–99 to £ 100,000 in 2000–01. This estimate is based on current growth rates, comparisons with the US Environmental Protection Agency and costs of other internet services.