To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2009, Official Report, columns 1248-49W, on performing arts, what the cost was to his Department of engaging actors, musicians and other performers supporting the Department’s initiatives and campaigns since June 2007. (267470)

[holding answer 31 March 2009]: Since its inception, in June 2007, the Department has spent a total of £85,205, excluding VAT, paid to actors, musicians and performers for appearance in some of the Department’s marketing campaigns.