To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department which opinion research companies her Department employed in 2008-09; and what the cost was of employing each. (269691)

During the financial year 2008-09 the Home Office and its agencies have employed the following companies for public opinion polling at these total costs:

1. Central Home Office: Ipsos MORI - £177,775

2. UK Border Agency: Ipsos MORI - £89,050

3. Identity and Passport Service: TNS - £67,800