Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Quin (Labour) on Monday, 5 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, if he will list for (a) 1992-93, (b) 1993-94, (c) 1994-95, (d) 1995-96, (e) 1996-97, (f) 1997-98, (g) 1998-99, (h) 1999-2000 and (i) 2000-01, (I) his Department's total spending on quantitative and qualitative surveys of policy issues by focus groups, opinion polling, task forces or other means and (II) the cost of each individual project. - Inc fact that the detailed information requested is not held centrally and comprehensive data could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will list for (a) 1992-93, (b) 1993-94, (c) 1994-95, (d) 1995-96, (e) 1996-97, (f) 1997-98, (g) 1998-99, (h) 1999-2000 and (i) 2000-01, (I) his Department's total spending on quantitative and qualitative surveys of policy issues by focus groups, opinion polling, task forces or other means and (II) the cost of each individual project. [146589] Ms Quin: The Ministry is committed to listening to those affected by our policies and actions. We always aim to consult our stakeholders in policy developments and proposals at an early stage. The detailed information requested is not held centrally and comprehensive data could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 364 c102W; 146589
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Expenditure Government departments Research Surveys Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
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