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Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 February 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 February 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many (a) integrated digital and (b) analogue television sets have been bought by his Department in each of the last 24 months; and if he will publish the guidance given to officials making decisions on television purchases. - Including fact that information requested is not available. (Holding answer 4 February 2002).
Answer

Mr. Yeo: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many (a) integrated digital and (b) analogue television sets have been bought by his Department in each of the last 24 months; and if he will publish the guidance given to officials making decisions on television purchases. [33227] Ruth Kelly: [holding answer 4 February 2002]: The information on the number of television sets within a specific technical specification is not held. There is no specific advice on the purchase of televisions, apart from the general procurement advice and guidance given on achieving best value for money on any purchase from Government funds.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33227; 380 c243W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Government departments Procurement Television Treasury
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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