To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much has been spent by his Department on advertising in the last 12 months. (243722)

The information requested is not yet available as the majority of the time period to which the expenditure relates falls within the current financial year (2008-09) for which the audited accounts have not yet been produced.

The Department's expenditure on goods and services in 2008-09 will be audited following the end of the financial year. The accounts are expected to be laid before Parliament prior to the summer recess 2009.