To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much was spent by staff in his Department via departmental (a) credit, (b) procurement and (c) fuel cards in each of the last three years. (145300)

The spend within the Department over the last three financial years through individual Government Procurement Cards is:

The spend to date (22 June 2007) in 2007-08 is £396,584.27.

The Department does not use credit or fuel cards.

The Department also has a corporate card with American Express which is a charge card used for additional travel expenses only. Liability on the card is jointly managed by staff as individuals and the Department.