To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much his Department's predecessor spent on advertising in 2006-07; how much his Department has so spent in 2009-10; and if he will make a statement. (302319)

The media total for advertising in 2006-07 was £6,573,885. In 2009-10 so far, the spend to date has been £4,260,609. This information was attained from the Central Office of Information where the information is centrally held.