§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list for(a) 1992–93, (b) 1993–94, (c) 1994–95, (d) 1995–96, (e) 1996–97, (f) 1997–98, (g) 1998–99, (h) 1999–2000 and (i) 2000–01, (I) his Department's total spending on quantitative and qualitative surveys of policy issues by focus groups, opinion polling, task forces or other means and (II) the cost of each individual project. [146589]
§ Ms QuinThe Ministry is committed to listening to those affected by our policies and actions. We always aim to consult our stakeholders on policy developments and proposals at an early stage.
The detailed information requested is not held centrally and comprehensive data could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.