Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 September 2003. It was answered by Richard Caborn (Labour) on Thursday, 18 September 2003 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by her Department and its agencies in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05. - Inc figures.

Answer: Norman Lamb: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by her Department and its agencies in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05. [130677] Mr. Caborn: This Department paid licensing fees to Microsoft of £17,500 in 2000-01, £9,500 in 2001-02 and £234,000 in 2002-03. Future year payments are still under review and no decision has yet been taken on whether to continue with Microsoft or to look at other potential vendors including open source.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 130677; 410 c960W;410 c958W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Software Finance Fees and charges Licensing Expenditure Government departments Department for Culture, Media and Sport Microsoft
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk