The information requested is not collected centrally. The Department does collect information on grounds maintenance costs, but this is a much broader category. This information relates to the pay and non-pay costs involved in the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds, gardens and external paths of the organisation site. It includes labour costs for all directly employed and contract staff. The information for the last five years is provided in the table.
Grounds and gardens maintenance costs (£) 2008-09 30,018,479 2007-08 26,812,963 2006-07 28,051,758 2005-06 25,812,801 2004-05 24,424,117
The information has been supplied by the national health service and has not been amended centrally. The accuracy and completeness of the information is the responsibility of the provider organisation.