Written question asked by Nigel Griffiths (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Willetts (Conservative) on Monday, 15 January 1996 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.

Deputy Prime Minister

Question: Pursuant to his Answer of 9th January, what factors led his Department to accept photocopiers on variable contracts of three, four and five years over and above the leasing costs; and what is the minimum contractual cost of using and maintaining (a) the 18 photocopiers on three year contracts, (b) the three photocopiers on four year contracts and (c) the four photocopiers on five year contracts. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Nigel Griffiths: To ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 9 January, Official Report, column 121, what factors led his Department to accept photocopiers on variable contracts of three, four and five years over and above the leasing costs; and what is the minimum contractual cost of using and maintaining (a) the 18 photocopiers on three-year contracts, (b) the three photocopiers on four-year contracts and (c) the four photocopiers on five-year contracts. [8920] Mr. Willetts: The factors taken into account when deciding the length of contract include the size of the machine, the projected copy volumes and the need for flexibility in the light of changing circumstances. The minimum total cost of leasing (a) the 18 photocopiers on three-year contracts is £36,806 per annum, (b) that of the three photocopiers on four-year contracts is £15,969 per annum and (c) that of the four photocopiers on five-year contracts is £3,315 per annum.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 269 c335W; 8920
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Contracts Costs Industry Equipment Leasing Offices Reprography Deputy Prime Minister
Contains statistics: Yes