Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Monday, 13 September 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 September 2010. It was answered by Mark Prisk (Conservative) on Monday, 11 October 2010 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Lord Sugar

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what resources his Department provided to assist Lord Sugar in his role as Government Enterprise Champion; and how many days Lord Sugar spent on official duties in this role.

Answer: The Department did not provide resources to Lord Sugar. The position of Government Enterprise Champion was unpaid and Lord Sugar neither claimed nor received any expenses. Support for his work was provided by civil servants, primarily those responsible for enterprise, as part of their normal day-to-day responsibilities. His time in the role was spent working in the Department, on visits, meeting businesses and working remotely. He was in continuous, near daily, communication throughout the period of his appointment.

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