§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his estimate is of the expenditure of his Department on newspapers, magazines and periodicals in each of the last four years. [30093]
§ Ruth KellyThe answer is as follows:
- 1997–98 total expenditure: £271,031
- 1998–99 total expenditure: £259,112.
Since 1999 expenditure on newspapers, magazines and periodicals has not been held centrally. Such information could be obtained only at disproportionate costs.