Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 March 2005. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, how much the Duchy has spent on (a) press advisers and (b) other consultants since January 2005; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Pete Wishart: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much the Duchy has spent on (a) press advisers and (b) other consultants since January 2005; and if he will make a statement. [222929] Mr. Milburn: The Duchy of Lancaster is not a Government Department and as such not supported by public funds. Since January 2005, the Duchy of Lancaster office has spent £1,920 on a press adviser. The Duchy of Lancaster has not employed any other consultants during this period.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c698W; 222929
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Consultants Public expenditure Public relations Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk