To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many staff surveys his Department has undertaken in the last 12 months; and at what total cost. (145261)

Home Office Headquarters and the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) have not conducted a staff survey since 2005.

The Criminal Records Bureau conducted one staff survey in 2006 at a cost of £24,120.

Identity and Passport Service conducted one staff survey in April/May this year at a cost of £65,823.

HM Prison Service conducted one staff survey in November/December 2006 at a cost of £25,000.