HL Deb 20 March 2000 vol 611 cc9-10WA
Lord Cocks of Hartcliffe

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will publish in the Official Report a table stating which government departments have used Electoral Reform Ballot Services in each of the past six years and what was the cost in each case. [HL1093]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

Information in the form requested is not held centrally by departments and could only be obtained at significant cost. However, I have asked my officials, as far as practically possible, to collect the information for the period 1998–99 and 1 April to 31 December 1999. I will write to the noble Lord with the information as soon as possible and will place a copy of my reply in the Library of the House.