§ Richard Younger-RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the total expenditure of her Department on IT systems and support in each year from May 1997 to date; how many IT contracts have been let in each of those years; of the other main contracting party in each of those contracts, how many have been
Title Circulation Cost (£) Purpose 1999–2000 Assessment of the Voter Education Campaign for the Scottish Parliament Scotland Office Website and available to purchase from the Stationery Office 18,950 Commissioned to assess the effectiveness of the Voter Education campaign for the Scottish Parliament elections in 1999 1999–2000 The Scotland Office Departmental Report Published on the Scotland Office website and presented to Parliament 2,000 This is published jointly and presented to parliament by the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. It explains the Department's aims, objectives and gives details of expenditure plans. 1999–2000 The Scotland Office Resource Accounts Laid in Parliament by the Secretary of State for Scotland 150 These accounts report expenditure by the Department in resource terms. 2000–01 The Scotland Office Departmental Report Published on the Scotland Office website and presented to Parliament 2,200 This is published jointly and presented to parliament by the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury. It explains the Department's aims and objectives and gives details of expenditure plans. 2000–01 The Scotland Office Resource Accounts Laid in Parliament by the Secretary of State for Scotland 2,300 These accounts report expenditure by the Department in resource terms. 464W
Title Circulation Cost (£) Purpose 2000–01 Comparisons of Motoring Taxation Costs Across Europe— report by Colin Buchanan and Partners Published on the Scotland Office website and placed in the House of Commons Library. 4,500 This report provides a breakdown of costs for Scotland and the Scottish Highlands and Islands to allow a comparison of these specific areas with other parts of the EEA. 2000–01 Scotland Office Charter Published on the Scotland Office website and printed copies are available on request. 125 Sets out the Department's commitment to providing high quality and efficient services in line with the Service First Initiative. 2000–01 Scotland Office Winter Supplementary Estimate Presented to Parliament by command of Her Majesty. 2,200 This is the official request to parliament for additional resources. 2001–02 Friends of Scotland Copies circulated to a wide range of individuals and groups 4,171 To publicise the Friends of Scotland Initiative which seeks to promote the image of a modern, outward-looking Scotland and harness the goodwill that exists towards Scotland. 2001–02 The Size of the Scottish Parliament—A Consultation MPs and MEPs for Scottish constituencies. MSPs, the Scottish Executive, the Electoral Commission, DTLR and groups representing civic Scotland. Also available on the department's website 1,007 To consult as widely as possible on whether the number of MSPs in the Scottish Parliament should be reduced in line with the current provision of the Scotland Act, or whether the link between Westminster and Holyrood constituencies should be broken. (a) companies whose registered office is in (i) England and Wales, (ii) Scotland and (iii) Northern Ireland and (b) foreign companies; and what are the names of the companies falling within category (a). [33671]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Scotland Office was established in its present form on 1 July 1999. The Department's IT systems and support is provided by the Scottish Executive. Costs were as follows:
- 1 July 1999 to 31 March 2000: £63,046
- 2000–01: £188,594
- 2001–02 (to date): £142,174.
The Scotland Office has let no IT contracts during this period.