Written question asked by Graham Stuart (Conservative) on Wednesday, 11 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 January 2012. It was answered by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Schools: Technology

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps his Department is taking to prevent schools from being sold or leased IT equipment at above market prices.

Answer: The Department have been working for some time to support schools to improve the way they buy goods and services, including IT equipment.Schools have autonomy over their budgets, and the Department has worked and continues to work with a wide range of organisations and key stakeholders to ensure that the information available on the Department's website on best practice, guidance on leasing and clear advice on how to get the best value for money is cascaded to schools.

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