§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many conferences staff of the regional co-ordination unit have attended each year since its establishment; what the cost was in each case; and how many were overseas conferences. [138106]
§ Yvette CooperRegional co-ordination unit staff attend a small number of conferences (none overseas) to help fulfil the RCU's role as the corporate centre of the Government Offices in the English Regions. However, the information requested is not held centrally, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many conferences have been organised by the Regional Co-ordination Unit in each year since it was established; and what the cost was of each. [138107]
§ Yvette CooperThe Regional Co-ordination Unit organises high-level meetings and a small number of other events involving its 10 sponsor Government Departments and other stakeholders, however, the detailed information requested is not held centrally, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. PicklesTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many publications have been issued by the Regional Co-ordination Unit in each year since its formation; and what the annual cost was. [138133]
§ Yvette CooperI will write to the hon. Member as soon as possible.