To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 4 February 2008, Official Report, column 828W, on departmental marketing, which of his Department's agencies have procured products featuring (a) Government and (b) its own branding in each of the last five years. (189378)

All agencies, except for the Debt Management Office, have procured products featuring their own or Government branding in each of the last five years.

A breakdown between Government branding and own branding is not readily available and could be supplied only at disproportionate cost.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 4 February 2008, Official Report, column 828W, on departmental marketing, how much HM Revenue and Customs spent on HM Revenue and Customs branded products in each of the last five years. (189379)

Since the formation of HMRC in April 2005, £99,231 has been spent on branded products. These promotional items are used at a variety of exhibitions and events across the UK. They raise awareness of the HMRC website as a means of providing further information for individuals and businesses about their tax obligations and entitlements.