To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families to what premium Sky, digital terrestrial or cable television channels (a) his Department and (b) each of its agencies subscribes; and at what cost in the most recent year for which figures are available. (210888)

The Department purchases a broadcast news and parliamentary feed service through the Central Office of Information which includes all major news services provided by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Sky as well as parliamentary coverage. The cost of this service is £22,000 for the current financial year. Details of such services for departmental agencies are not held centrally.