To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government how much it cost to set up the website http://ecotownsyoursay.direct.gov.uk; and what the monthly maintenance costs of the website are. (254126)

The set up and development costs for the website

http://ecotownsyoursay.direct.gov.uk

totalled £76,786 and to date £6,000 has been incurred in maintenance costs. The website has the specific aim of encouraging participation in the eco-towns consultation.