To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how much press officers in her Department and its agencies claimed in reimbursable expenses in 2008-09. (311124)

The Department for Work and Pensions operates a single press office to support the work of the Department as well as agencies such as Jobcentre Plus and the Pensions, Disability and Carers' Service.

Press officers claimed £17,800.94 in reimbursable expenses in 2008-09.