§ Mr. YeoTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions how many(a) integrated digital and (b) analogue television sets have been bought by his Department in each of the last 24 months; and if he will publish the guidance given to officials making decisions on television purchases. [33232]
§ Dr. Whitehead[holding answer 4 February 2002]: There is no central register kept of all television purchases. The Department and its agencies have purchased 39 analogue televisions and six digital televisions over the last 24 months.
There is no central guidance on the purchase of televisions; it is for the purchaser to adhere to central purchasing procedures and achieving best value.