§ Mr. Andrew TurnerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the cost of preparation and distribution of the Office of Government Commerce's video "Smaller Supplier…Better value?" was; how many were produced in each format; and how many have been distributed. [89593]
§ Mr. BoatengThe "Smaller Supplier…Better Value?" video was launched in November 2002, following a commitment to the Public Accounts Committee at the Improving Public Services through e-Government hearing held on 13 May 2002. The preparation costs were shared equally between the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and the Small Business Service (SBS).
To reduce the postage and packaging costs this video was sent to some organisations as part of a larger mailing, sent in bulk for others to distribute using their existing networks and some were distributed at no cost. As these distribution costs are not held centrally this information could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.