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Written question asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Myners (Labour) on Thursday, 8 April 2010.


Government Departments: Expenditure

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how much will be saved by each department as a result of the commitment in the Pre-Budget Report 2009 to save 50 per cent of the Government's advertising bill.
Answer

Budget 2010 announced that over £11 billion of savings have been identified department-by-department for the years from 2012-13, including over £650 million by reducing consultancy spend by 50 per cent and marketing and communications by 25 per cent. Reductions will be calculated from 2008-09 spending levels, as set out in Public Sector Procurement Expenditure Survey 2009, published alongside Budget.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3082; 718 c453WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Advertising Government departments
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk