Written question asked by Lord Prescott (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Sassoon (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 HM Treasury using the government procurement card in (a) 2006–07, (b) 2007–08, (c) 2008–09, (d) 2009–10, and (e) 2010–11.

Answer: The data requested, in the format requested, could be provided only at disproportionate cost. In October 2011, HM Treasury began publishing information on 2011-12 government procurement card (GPC) transactions over £500 and will continue to do so on a monthly basis. This information is available online at: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/about_transparency _gpc_spend.htm. Information on HM Treasury's GPC transactions over £500 for the period from 2008-09 to 2010-11 can be found at: www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/foi_spending_gpc _500.htm.

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