Written question asked by Lord Prescott (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 December 2011.

Government Departments: Procurement

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the (1) date of purchase, (2) amount, (3) supplier and (4) level 3 or enhanced transaction entry of each transaction undertaken by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office using the government procurement card in (a) 2006–07, (b) 2007–08, (c) 2008–09, (d) 2009–10, and (e) 2010–11.

Answer: We have published information on transactions over £500 for 2011-12 for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on our website and will continue to do so on a monthly basis: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/publications-and-documents/transparency-and-data1/Spend/gov-procurement-card-data/. Information on transactions over £500 for 2010-11 will be published by the end of March 2012. The other information requested is available only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13957; 733 c282WA
Session: 2010-12
Subjects: Foreign and Commonwealth Office Electronic purchasing card solution
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk