HC Deb 11 March 2002 vol 381 cc758-9W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what legal costs have been incurred by her Department in each of the last four years. [34347]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

My Department has five contracts in total capital for a range of different services.1998–1999—This information can be provided only at a disproportionate cost. 1999–2000—This information can be provided only at a disproportionate cost. 2000–01—£632,896. 2001–02–£607,490 (April–February).