§ Mr. SandersTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how much has been spent by(a) his Department, (b) local councils and (c) other bodies on mayoral elections and referenda since January 2001. [78630]
§ Mr. RaynsfordDepartmental costs on mayoral elections and referendums are not separately identified from costs related to work on new council constitutions generally. Information on expenditure by local authorities or other bodies on these matters is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.