Written question asked by George Osborne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2005. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 17 January 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much has been spent by his Department on (a) new furniture and (b) hired furniture in each year since 1997. - Inc figures and fact that info involves disproportionate cost.

Answer: Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been spent by his Department on (a) new furniture and (b) hired furniture in each year since 1997. [205617] Mr. Timms: The totals spent on furniture by the core Treasury in 2002-03 and 2003-04 were £413,000 and £170,000 respectively. Furniture for long-term use within the Treasury offices is generally bought, rather than hired or leased. Information in respect of the earlier years could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 205617; 429 c708W;429 c706W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Expenditure Government departments Furniture Leasing Procurement Treasury
Contains statistics: Yes
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