To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government what the budget of the Government Offices network centre and services is for 2009-10. (289465)

The budget for the pay and non-pay costs of the Government Office network centre and services for 2009-10 is £5,732,470.

The Government Office NCS also manages central budgets for the Government Office network, including ICT and property, totalling £32,670,930 for 2009-10.