HC Deb 20 October 2003 vol 411 cc405-6W
Norman Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by his Department and its agencies in each of the East three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003–04 and (b) 2004–05. [130679]

Mrs. McGuire

Information Technology systems and support for the Scotland Office are provided through the Scottish Executive. Details of Microsoft licensing fees for the office are not held separately and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.