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Written question asked by Andrew Griffiths (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 September 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 September 2010. It was answered by Robert Neill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 September 2010 on behalf of the Department for Communities and Local Government.


Smith Institute

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what strategic consultancy work was undertaken by the Smith Institute for his Department in 2009-10; what the cost was; and which Minister authorised the contract.
Answer

The Smith Institute produced the monograph 'the thames gateway - where next?' in 2009-10. Communities and Local Government contributed £13,374.94 towards its cost and allied research. The then Minister for the Thames Gateway (Mr Shahid Malik) approved the contribution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
15062; 515 c1065W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Department for Communities and Local Government Smith Institute
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk