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, 29 January 2001. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, 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. - Disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer 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. [146593] Miss Melanie Johnson: Detailed information in the form requested is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 146593; 362 c42W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Expenditure Government departments Market research Treasury Surveys
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk