§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how much public money within central Government has been allocated for administrative costs associated with best value in local government in the forthcoming year. [1291]
§ Mr. RaynsfordFor the financial year 2001–02, £1,751,000 has been allocated within central Government for administrative costs associated with best value.
§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what the estimated cost to central Government was of the administration of best value in local government in the last financial year. [1284]
§ Mr. RaynsfordIn the financial year 2000–01,£1,524,000 was spent on the administration of best value by central Government.