To ask the Deputy Prime Minister pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Wealden (Charles Hendry) of 22 June 2006, Official Report, column 2131W, on websites, what the budget is for the creation of his new website; and whether the website is being constructed using (a) civil service staff and (b) external contractors. (83226)

Expenditure will be accounted for in the Department’s annual report and accounts, in the usual way. The website is being constructed by civil servants.