To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how much Ofsted has cost to run in each of the last five years. (98503)

This is a matter for Ofsted. HM Chief Inspector, Christine Gilbert, has written to the hon. Member and a copy of her reply has been placed in the House Library.

Letter from Christine Gilbert, dated 30 October 2006:

Your recent parliamentary question has been passed to me, as Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, for reply.

You asked how much Ofsted has cost to run in each of the last five years.

In response, the figures are as follows:

A copy of this reply has been sent to Jim Knight MP and will be placed in the library of both Houses.