§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how much his Department spent on opinion research in the financial year 1999–2000. [123246]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 22 May 2000]: Expenditure on external opinion research carried out in 1999–2000 was £600,272. Some small local studies may not be included as details are not held centrally.
§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list opinion research projects undertaken on behalf of his Department in the financial year 1999–2000, itemising(a) focus group research, (b) quantative surveys, and (c) other market research surveys, in each case stating when and where the results were published. [123232]
§ Dr. Moonie[holding answer 22 May 2000]: The following table gives information on external opinion research in 1999–2000. Research is carried out to explore public attitudes to Defence and the Armed Forces and the findings are used to assist planning on issues like recruitment to the Armed Forces. Research results are available in accordance with the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.